Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato

Plato The foundational Greek philosopher (c. 427–347 BC) whose dialogues form the basis of much of Western philosophy., Thomas Taylor An influential English scholar (1758–1835) known as "The Platonist," who was the first to translate the complete works of Plato into English., philosophy Derived from the Greek "philosophia," meaning the love of wisdom; here refers specifically to the systematic study of reality and ethics as taught by Plato.