Mereka yang menikmati kebahagiaan biasanya tidak peduli lagi dengan kata-kata, dan mereka yang berteori tentang kebahagiaan seringkali malah belum menemukan kebahagiaan itu dan mengejarnya lewat teori, kata dan tulisan. Para filosof, psikolog dan ilmuwan selama berabad-abad dibuat sibuk oleh makhluk bernama kebahagiaan ini. Keberadaan buku ini menjadi bukti dari salah satu kesibukan itu. Apakah kebahagiaan itu? Kebahagiaan itu urusan „rasa‟ belaka ataukah ada parameter-parameter jasmaniahnya? Dapatkah kita mempelajarinya? Apakah kebahagiaan itu fitrah? Dapatkah kita membuat diri kita bahagia? Apakah kebahagiaan itu tergantung kita sendiri ataukah ada hubungannya dengan banyak variabel lain di luar diri? Siapa dan mengapa orang bahagia? Apa yang membuat kita bahagia? Dan mungkin masih ratusan pertanyaan lagi dapat diajukan ihwal kebahagiaan ini.
Mereka yang menikmati kebahagiaan biasanya tidak peduli lagi dengan kata-kata, dan mereka yang berteori tentang kebahagiaan seringkali malah belum menemukan kebahagiaan itu dan mengejarnya lewat teori, kata dan tulisan.
ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP In these influential dialogues—Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo, Symposium—Plato employs the dialectic method to examine the trial and death of his mentor, Socrates, and address the eternal questions of human existence. THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: • A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information • A chronology of the author’s life and work • A timeline of significant events that provides the book’s historical context • An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader’s own interpretations • Detailed explanatory notes • Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work • Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction • A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader’s experience Simon & Schuster Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world’s finest books to their full potential.
THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: • A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information • A chronology of the author’s life and work • A timeline of significant events that provides the book’s ...
The ideas of Plato have influenced Western philosophers for over 2000 years. The Republic deals with almost the whole range of Plato's thought, but is particularly concerned with what makes a well-balanced society and individual. It combines argument with myth to advocate a life organized by reason rather than dominated by leisures and appetites. Regarded by some as the foundation document of totalitarianism, to others it is a call to develop the full potential of humanity.
The dialogue begins with a playful discussion of erotic passion, then extends the theme to consider the nature of inspiration, love and knowledge. The centerpiece is the myth of the charioteer - the famous and moving account of the vision, fall and incarnation of the soul. Professor Hackforth here translates the dialogue for the student and general reader. There is a running commentary on the course of the argument and the meaning of the key Greek terms, and a full intoduction to explain the philosophical background and the place of this work among Plato's writings.
There is a running commentary on the course of the argument and the meaning of the key Greek terms, and a full intoduction to explain the philosophical background and the place of this work among Plato's writings.
