Parmenides

Parmenides by Plato is a foundational text in Western philosophy, presenting a dialogue between Socrates and the pre-Socratic philosopher Parmenides. The dialogue is one of Plato’s later works and is known for its intricate exploration of metaphysics and dialectic. In the first part, Parmenides and his student Zeno challenge Socrates’ theory of forms, presenting logical puzzles that expose the difficulties and paradoxes inherent in the theory. The second part of the dialogue consists of Parmenides leading Socrates through a series of dialectical exercises to demonstrate the complexities and contradictions involved in the notion of forms and existence. This dense and challenging work delves into the nature of reality, being, and the limitations of human understanding, making it a critical piece for students and scholars of philosophy. Plato (c. 427-347 BCE) was a classical Greek philosopher who was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. He founded the Academy in Athens, one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in the Western world. Plato’s works, primarily written as dialogues, cover a wide range of subjects including philosophy, politics, ethics, and epistemology. His most famous works include The Republic , The Symposium , Phaedrus , and Timaeus . Plato’s philosophical ideas have had a profound influence on Western thought, shaping the foundations of philosophy, science, and political theory. —- ISBN: 9798332233982