Plato's Cosmology: The Timaeus of Plato Translated with a Running Commentary, (Hardcover)

Plato's Cosmology: The Timaeus Of Plato Translated With A Running Commentary by Francis MacDonald Cornford is a comprehensive book that explores the cosmology of Plato through his famous work, Timaeus. The book includes a full English translation of the Timaeus, accompanied by a detailed commentary from Cornford that provides insights into the text's meaning and significance.The Timaeus is one of Plato's most important works, and it explores the nature of the universe, the role of the gods, and the creation of the world. Cornford's translation and commentary provide readers with a clear and concise understanding of Plato's ideas, making this book an excellent resource for students and scholars of philosophy, classics, and ancient history.The commentary is written in a way that is accessible to readers of all levels, and it includes helpful explanations of key concepts, as well as references to other works by Plato and other ancient philosophers. The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on Plato's life and work, as well as an overview of the Timaeus and its significance.Overall, Plato's Cosmology: The Timaeus Of Plato Translated With A Running Commentary is an essential resource for anyone interested in the philosophy and cosmology of Plato, and it is sure to be a valuable addition to any library or bookshelf.This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.