Companion to Plato

This broad-ranging Companion comprises original contributions from leading Platonic scholars and reflects the different ways in which they are dealing with Plato s legacy. Covers an exceptionally broad range of subjects from diverse perspectives Contributions are devoted to topics, ranging from perception and knowledge to politics and cosmology Allows readers to see how a position advocated in one of Plato s dialogues compares with positions advocated in others Permits readers to engage the debate concerning Plato s philosophical development on particular topics Also includes overviews of Plato s life, works and philosophical method