Philebus

Author(s)

• Waterfield, Robin
• Plato B.C.

Bibliographic Information

Philebus

Plato ; translated with an introduction by Robin A.H. Waterfield

（Penguin classics）

Penguin Books, 1982

• : pbk

Other Title

Philebus

Note

Translation of: Philebus

Bibliography: p. 150

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Taking the form of a discussion between the hedonist Philebus, his naive disciple Protarchus and Socrates, Philebus is a compelling consideration of the popular belief that pleasure is the greatest attainable good. Here, Socrates speculates on the differing intensities of both pleasure and pain; explores the notion that they can be divided into pure and impure types; considers the relationship between the one and the many; and establishes knowledge as a far higher goal. A profound argument that true fulfillment can only be achieved by the pursuit of beauty, truth and moderation, Philebus is among the earliest and most fascinating explorations of one of the most fundamental human questions: how to lead a good life.

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Details

• NCID: BA12021555
• ISBN:
  • 0140443959
• LCCN: 83164424
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Original Language Code: grc
• Place of Publication: Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England ; New York, N.Y.
• Pages/Volumes: 150 p.
• Size: 19 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : B381.A5
  • DC19 : 171/.4
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Pleasure
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00305646