The Timaeus and Critias of Plato - Hardcover

by Plato (Author), Thomas Taylor (Author)

The Timaeus and Critias of Plato is a collection of two of Plato's most famous dialogues. The Timaeus is a philosophical treatise that explores the creation of the universe and the nature of the soul. In this dialogue, Plato presents a cosmology that is based on the idea of the demiurge, a divine craftsman who creates the world according to a pre-existing plan. The Critias, on the other hand, is a historical narrative that tells the story of the lost city of Atlantis. In this dialogue, Plato describes the society and culture of Atlantis and its eventual destruction. The Timaeus and Critias of Plato is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, mythology, or ancient history.1810. An accurate translation of two Plato works, Thomas Taylor was considered the most noted translator and scholar of Greek philosophy in the 18th century. For the serious student of symbolism, The Timaeus provides an invaluable key to ancient cosmologies and gives the philosophic pattern and psychological meaning underlying the world mythologies. The Critias is an account of the lost island of Atlantis and of the deluge referred to in the history of many ancient peoples, notably the Mayans.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.