Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato by Thomas Taylor (English)

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Thomas Taylor (1758 - 1835) was an English translator. He was the first to translate into English the complete works of Aristotle and of Plato. Many famous authors read his translations, which influenced their writing. Plato studied under Socrates and was Aristotle's teacher. Together these three Greeks developed the basis of philosophical thinking for the entire Western world. Plato was also a writer, mathematician, and founder of the Academy in Athens, which was the first university in Europe. Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato is based on the premise that "Plato may be justly called the primary leader of philosophy, magnificent, and divine."

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Thomas Taylor (1758 - 1835) was an English translator. He was the first to translate into English the complete works of Aristotle and of Plato. Many famous authors read his translations, which influenced their writing. Plato studied under Socrates and was Aristotle's teacher. Together these three Greeks developed the basis of philosophical thinking for the entire Western world. Plato was also a writer, mathematician, and founder of the Academy in Athens, which was the first university in Europe. Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato is based on the premise that "Plato may be justly called the primary leader of philosophy, magnificent, and divine."

Author Biography

The translator of this work, Thomas Taylor, is known for his authoritative translations of the Platonists; he was practically the sole source of Neo-Platonic thought in the transcendentalist movement of New England. Iamblichus' Life of Pythagoras was a constant source of inspiration to the transcendentalists and a major influence on their writings throughout the Nineteenth Century. Taylor's work was enthusiastically acclaimed by Emerson, who referred to the translator as "a Greek born out of his time, and dropped on the ridicule of a blind and frivolous age."

Details ISBN1438531699 Author Thomas Taylor ISBN-10 1438531699 ISBN-13 9781438531694 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title INTRO TO THE PHILOSOPHY & WRIT Pages 102 Publisher Book Jungle Language English Publication Date 2009-12-04 Year 2009 Imprint Book Jungle Country of Publication United States Affiliation Consultant Anaesthetist the Royal London Hospital Ukprofessor of Surgery Baylor College of Medicine Assistant Chief Surgical Service and Chief of General Surgery Veterans Affairs Medical Center Houston TX Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2009-12-04 Audience General We've got this

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