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Selected Myths (Paperback)
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Selected Myths (Paperback)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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"Once upon a time there were just the gods; mortal beings did not
yet exist."
We are used to thinking of myths containing lines like this simply
as stories, and modern myths as made up and fictitious. For the
ancient Greeks, however, a myth was unveiled reality, and for
Plato, who was a myth-maker as well as a myth-teller, a myth could
tell us something important about ourselves and our world. The
ultimate purpose of Plato's myths is to help us live a better life,
and to teach philosophical truths in a form we can most easily
understand. This volume brings together ten of the most celebrated
Platonic myths from eight of Plato's dialogues, ranging from the
early Protagoras and Gorgias to the later Timaeus and Critias. The
collection includes the famous myth of the cave from Republic as
well as "The Judgement of Souls" and "The Birth of Love." Each myth
is a self-contained story, prefaced by a short explanatory note. An
introduction to the volume considers Plato's use of myth and
imagery.
These myths are both thought-provoking and profound, and together
they provide an ideal introduction to Plato's philosophy.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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