Plato: The Father of Western Philosophy

by Lindsay Zoubek and Alex Sniderman

One of the greatest thinkers of the ancient world is thoroughly examined in this resource. Readers will be introduced to the concepts and tenets of Plato's philosophy, his methods of examining and teaching, and his influence on modern philosophy and political thought, including the influence of his philosophies on political systems such as communism. This book also explores Plato's life and upbringing as a member of the aristocracy and his later life...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499461305
• ISBN13: 9781499461305
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12