Schleiermacher's Introductions To The Dialogues Of Plato (1836)

Schleiermacher's Introductions to the Dialogues of Plato is a book written by the German philosopher and theologian Friedrich Schleiermacher. First published in 1836, the book is a collection of Schleiermacher's introductory lectures on Plato's dialogues, which he delivered to his students at the University of Berlin.In the book, Schleiermacher provides a detailed analysis of each of Plato's dialogues, exploring their themes, characters, and philosophical ideas. He also discusses the historical and cultural context in which the dialogues were written, as well as Plato's influence on Western philosophy.Schleiermacher's approach to Plato's dialogues is characterized by his emphasis on the importance of understanding the dialogues as literary works, rather than simply as philosophical treatises. He argues that the dialogues should be read as dramatic works, with each character representing a different perspective on the philosophical issues being discussed.Overall, Schleiermacher's Introductions to the Dialogues of Plato is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Plato's philosophy or the history of Western thought. Schleiermacher's insights into the dialogues continue to be influential in contemporary scholarship on Plato and his legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.