Myles Burnyeat est un éminent spécialiste de la philosophie antique, dont l'œuvre explore les questions fondamentales sur la manière dont nous savons ce que nous savons et sur la nature même de la réalité. Il est réputé pour son analyse rigoureuse d'arguments philosophiques complexes, apportant clarté et perspicacité aux textes de l'antiquité. Son approche met l'accent sur un engagement profond avec les sources primaires, dans le but de découvrir la cohérence et l'impact de la pensée antique. Les travaux de Burnyeat font progresser de manière significative notre compréhension des traditions philosophiques qui ont façonné la pensée occidentale.
A systematic treatment of the question, "What is knowledge?", this masterpiece from Plato's later period features a dialogue between Socrates and his student, Theaetetus. Translation by Francis M. Cornford, who provides extensive commentaries.
Morality and art - Phillipa FootA critique of utilitarianism - Bernard WilliamsA theory of justice - John RawlsDistributive justice: the entitlement theory - Robert NozickArt as a form of life - Richard WollheimLove - Gabriele TaylorPersonal identity - Derek ParfitMental events - Donald DavidsonOne determinism - Ted HonderichSome difficulties in knowing - Stuart HampshireConstruction of our theory of the physical workd - A.J. AyerThe "corroboration" of theories - Hilary PutnamA conditional analysis of the concept of causation - J.L. MackieGod, possible worlds and the problem of evil - Alvin PlantingsPossible worlds - Robert C. StalmakerIdentity and necessity - Saul KripkeMeaning and truth - P.E. Strawson
This collection features significant papers on Plato and Aristotle, alongside key themes in ancient philosophy and its subsequent influence. It includes previously unpublished works that explore foundational ideas and their impact on later philosophical thought, providing valuable insights into the evolution of these concepts through history.
The book features essays and seminars from renowned scholars Myles Burnyeat and Michael Frede, focusing on the contentious Seventh Platonic Letter. They critically examine its authenticity, arguing that its philosophical ideas clash with those found in Plato's established dialogues, thereby contributing to the ongoing debate in ancient philosophy.
This collection features significant studies on Plato and explores his influence throughout history. It includes previously unpublished lectures titled "The Archaeology of Feeling," which delve into the emotional and philosophical dimensions of Plato's work. The book offers new insights into Platonic thought and its enduring impact on various fields.