No philosopher has equaled Plato for the imagination & creativity with which he engages readers, enticing them to join in philosophical conversation. This survey introduces Plato’s many-sided, elusive genius in a way that is both stimulating & accessible. In ethics, metaphysics, philosophy of mind & theory of knowledge, Plato’s wide-ranging, bold & influential ideas continue to challenge, provoke & inspire us today.List of illustrationsArguing with Plato Plato's name & other matters Drama, fiction & the elusive authorLove, sex, gender & philosophyVirtue, in me & in my societyMy soul & myselfNature of thingsReferences Further readingIndexPicture Credits
