The Timaeus and Critias of Plato - Paperback

by Plato (Author), Thomas Taylor (Author)

The Timaeus and Critias of Plato is a book that includes two of Plato's most famous dialogues. The Timaeus is a philosophical work that explores the nature of the universe and the role of the creator in its design. It discusses the creation of the world by a divine craftsman and the nature of the soul. The Critias, on the other hand, is a historical work that tells the story of the lost city of Atlantis. It describes the origins and downfall of the ancient civilization and its advanced technology. Together, these two dialogues offer a fascinating insight into Plato's philosophy and his views on the nature of reality, the universe, and human existence. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or ancient civilizations.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.