IT would have been a real treat for philosophers to have a genuine study of Plato's “Theory of Knowledge” by Prof. Cornford. As it stands, however, the title of the book is misleading as it ...

The dichotomy between truth and appearance, and the devaluation of appearance, is rooted in pre-Socratic philosophy. Just as Plato leant upon Heraclitus’ flux for his conception of the sensible ...

With such a broad range of writings on numerous subjects, it is sometimes said that all western philosophy 'but a footnote' to Plato. He died in 347 BC.

Last week, they presented on campus about ancient philosophy, solidarity and religious political identity. One, Ethan Mills, discussed a famous dialogue in Plato's "Republic" – among the most ...