THE MODERNITY OF PLATO - AN ANTHOLOGY OF PHILOSOPHICAL ESSAYS

Discover the fascinating world of Plato's thought in the context of contemporary challenges and perspectives. This unique anthology of philosophical essays, edited by Andrzej Serafin and Michał Bizoń, invites you to a deep reflection on the relevance and universality of Platonic ideas. Immerse yourself in the richness of interpretations and discover how Plato's philosophy can inspire and shape our understanding of the world.

• Vitality of the Platonic tradition: Deeply permeates our modern thinking.
• Access to the realm of the mind: The texts of the dialogues convey it best.
• Function of the symbol: Dialogues make present and direct the mind to the proper object of philosophy.
• Plato modern: Extremely modern, alive in philosophy to this day.
• Two lecture cycles: Proof of the existence of modern Platonism.

In this volume you will find two lecture cycles given in 2019 and 2020, which provide evidence of the existence of Platonism, alive in philosophy to this day. Modern Platonism is an attempt to read classical texts in the context of contemporary problems and challenges. The authors of the essays engage in a dialogue with Plato, trying to extract from his thoughts what is most current and inspiring.

This book is aimed at all those who are interested in philosophy, the history of ideas, and contemporary social and political problems. It is a must-read for students of philosophy, political science, sociology, and all those who wish to broaden their intellectual horizons and understand how Plato's thinking can influence our lives and the world around us. This anthology is a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration for all those who seek a deeper understanding of the world and their place in it.

Kronos Publishing presents this book in an elegant paperback cover, with attention to every detail. The 235x158 mm format makes the book comfortable to read and ideal for taking with you on a trip. The number of pages (498) guarantees a wealth of content and the opportunity to delve into the topic for many hours. The year of publication (2025) testifies to the topicality and freshness of the ideas presented in it. This book is not only a read, but an investment in intellectual and spiritual development.

The Plato we want to see is not only the founder of a long-gone tradition, but above all the author of a corpus of texts to which we still add notes. He is also a paradigmatic representative of an ideal world, to which we look in an antiquarian gesture to show the present the mirror of what is classic and eternally exemplary. We want to convey the vitality of the Platonic tradition, which deeply permeates our modern thinking. This book is an invitation to dialogue with Plato and to rediscover his thoughts.