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# Philebus (Hackett Classics)

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## Customer Reviews

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    Is There Any Reason to Read Plato’s Late Dialogues?
  

*by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019*

In the Philebus Socrates returns as the interlocutor seeking an answer to the perennial question of whether pleasure or knowledge is more important to the good life.If you are interested in a serious examination of this question, you should turn to a modern neuroscientific approach such as the works of Robert Sapolsky.  Plato’s approach is full of fallacious ideas such as essentialism, body/soul dualism, etc.But as a readable example of what Plato was thinking in his days as the head of the Academy it is an interesting historical document.  One can see the influence on works such as the Nicomachean Ethics and Metaphysics of Aristotle. And one can see how the Socratic elenchus was developed by Plato into the pre-scientific approach of the dialectic. This also finds its development in the logical works of Aristotle.Besides historical interest, the Philebus is itself pleasant to read since, of all the late works of Plato, the Philebus probably has the closest resemblance to the early and middle dialogues where the personalities of the participants are brought into play.As for the edition, the introduction and translation by Dr. Frede allows those without prior knowledge of the Philebus to understand and enjoy the dialogue.  Those planning to use this for coursework should note that Frede offers only her personal interpretation of the text and does not discuss scholarly controversies.Recommended for fellow lovers of Plato and ancient Attica.

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    The most readable translation of Plato I have read yet
  

*by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2008*

I have read several Hackett translations of Plato and Hackett always publishes quality translations. Not only are they affordable but the introductions and notes that accompany them are always extremely helpful for understanding what are often difficult texts. Dorthea Frede's translation of the Philebus is by far the best translation of any Plato I have read. I've read the Phaedo, the Timaeus, and  the Republic and found all of them to be confusing at some points and nearly impenetrable at other points. However, Dorothea's translation of the Philebus is extremely clear, even when Plato is not, and that is a great accomplishment considering the text was translated into English by a non-native speaker of the language.I highly recommend this translation.

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    Nice, cheap translation with great notes
  

*by S***A on Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2017*

First off, this is an amazing dialogue that is completely underrated and under-read. It discusses the nature of pleasure and whether the good life is closer to pleasure or knowledge.The translation in this edition is very good. The notes are really helpful as is the introduction.

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