The Being of the Beautiful collects Plato's three dialogues, the Theaetetus, Sophist, and Statesmen, in which Socrates formulates his conception of philosophy while preparing for trial. Renowned classicist Seth Benardete's careful translations clearly illuminate the dramatic and philosophical unity of these dialogues and highlight Plato's subtle interplay of language and structure. Extensive notes and commentaries, furthermore, underscore the trilogy's motifs and relationships.

"The translations are masterpieces of literalness. . . . They are honest, accurate, and give the reader a wonderful sense of the Greek."-Drew A. Hyland, Review of Metaphysics

Book Information
ISBN 9780226670386
Author Plato
Format Paperback
Page Count 592
Imprint University of Chicago Press
Publisher The University of Chicago Press
Weight(grams) 879g
Dimensions(mm) 23mm * 17mm * 4mm