The Letter of Speusippus to Philip II
| Author | : Anthony Francis Natoli |
| Publisher | : Franz Steiner Verlag |
| Total Pages | : 204 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| ISBN-10 | : 3515083960 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9783515083966 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (966 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Letter of Speusippus to Philip II by : Anthony Francis Natoli
Download or read book The Letter of Speusippus to Philip II written by Anthony Francis Natoli and published by Franz Steiner Verlag. This book was released on 2004 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides the Greek text with facing English translation of Plato's 31st Socratic Letter. This letter was composed in response to Philip II's hostility towards Plato for his meddling in Macedonian affairs and, as a result, his withdrawal of support from the Academy. The study includes an extensive commentary and an introductory discussion of the function of this public letter, its historical background, its rhetoric and its authenticity.