Atlantis was first introduced to world literature by the Greek philosopher Plato in two "dialogues" he wrote in the fourth century B.C. His tale of a great empire that sank beneath the waves has sparked thousands of years of debate over whether Atlantis really existed. But did Plato mean his tale as history, or just as a parable to help illustrate his philosophy?
In this book, you'll find everything Plato said about Atlantis, in the context he intended. Now you can read and judge for yourself!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Atlantis Primer:
In my quest to obtain and read on the story of Atlantis, I learned that only Plato ever actually wrote about it. That being the case, I went in search of the writings that would allow me to see the original story, and not the convoluted versions handled by the Atlanian Conspiritors. That said, I have learned that it was the Timaeus and Critias which it was described. I am glad I did get this book, I also obtained the Penguin Classics Timaeus and Critias, because I learned a lot. For example: The... more info
Interesting:
It is really interesting to read the old good Plato. He lived so many ages before ours but the story he writes about is much older. According to Plato Atlantis has been destroyed as a result of violent earthquake that was brought by gods upon the city as a punishment for their greed and corruption. Whether the story is true or not, the message is universal and timeless... The reading was truly enjoyable. I truly recommend it. For those interested in more facts about Atlantis I suggest Atlantis Encyclopedia
EDUCATION IS THE PATH TO FREEDOM:
I understand all things in a book must be questioned.
I found this book very interesting and enlightening.
I recommend an objective mind to review this book and enjoy it.
From a Theatrical point of view:
I enjoyed the dialogues immensely, however, one who is looking for a more in depth look into Plato's philosopies on this "Utopic Society, Atlantis", this is not the book. From a theatrical perspective it is great fun and the imagination takes over.
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