Publisher's Synopsis
Platonis Philebus is a philosophical work by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, first published in 1855. The book explores the nature of pleasure and the role it plays in human life, as well as the relationship between pleasure and knowledge. The dialogue is between Socrates and two other characters, Protarchus and Philebus, and covers a range of topics including the nature of goodness, the nature of reality, and the role of reason in human life. The book is considered one of Plato's most important works and is a key text in the history of Western philosophy. It is written in the form of a dialogue, which is a common format for Plato's works, and is known for its complex and nuanced arguments. Overall, Platonis Philebus is a challenging but rewarding read for anyone interested in philosophy or the history of ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
