Plato’s Exceptional City, Love, and Philosopher

Discover the profound insights of Nickolas Pappas in his compelling work, Plato’s Exceptional City, Love, and Philosopher, published in 2023 by Taylor & Francis Ltd. This thought-provoking paperback spans 302 pages and delves into the concept of the exceptional in Plato's philosophy. Pappas explores themes of erotic desire in the Symposium and Phaedrus, the notion of the ideal city in the Republic, and the role of the philosopher in dialogues such as Ion, Theaetetus, Sophist, and Statesman. With fresh and sometimes radical interpretations, this book invites readers to re-examine Plato's dialogues and their relevance to contemporary philosophical discourse. Ideal for students and enthusiasts of philosophy, this work promises to enrich your understanding of Plato's exceptional ideas.