Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; PART I An analysis of the Lysis; PART II The theory of the Lysis; Epilogue; Translation of the Lysis; Bibliography; Index of names; Index of subjects
Summary
The Lysis is a particularly puzzling Platonic dialogue which explores the subject of friendship, love and desire. This book challenges the widely-held view that it is a philosophical failure and shows how it offers key theories on human action and desire central to understanding the Platonic dialogues as a whole
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 352-358) and indexes
