Pseudo-Platonica (1896)

By William Arthur Heidel

Book Overview

Pseudo-Platonica is a book written by William Arthur Heidel and published in 1896. The book is an analysis of the works attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, but which are believed to have been written by other authors. These works are known as ""pseudo-Platonic"" texts.Heidel examines the history and provenance of these texts, as well as their content and style. He discusses the various theories and debates surrounding the authorship of these works, and provides his own opinions on the matter.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the dialogues attributed to Plato, but which are believed to have been written by other authors. Heidel discusses the authenticity of these works, and provides a detailed analysis of their themes and arguments.The second part of the book focuses on the spurious works attributed to Plato, such as the Epinomis and the Letters. Heidel examines the origins and influences of these works, and provides a critical assessment of their philosophical content.Overall, Pseudo-Platonica is a comprehensive and insightful study of the works attributed to Plato, and provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient philosophy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104369273
• ISBN13: 9781104369279
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"