Plato (Great Thinkers)

by David Talcott

Publisher:

P&R

, 2023

Overview

A surprising intellectual ally to Christians, Plato critiqued the relativism, materialism, and hedonism of his day. However, Talcott shows that he fell short in notable ways--making our discernment vital.

Product Details

• Title: Plato
• Author: David Talcott
• Series: Great Thinkers
• Publisher: P&R
• Print Publication Date: 2023
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 119
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Plato › Religion; Philosophy, Ancient; Philosophy and religion; Theology
• ISBNs: 9781629958699, 9781629958705, 1629958697, 1629958700
• Resource ID: LLS:GRTTHKRSPLATO
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-11-07T15:31:25Z

About David Talcott

David Talcott earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Indiana University — Bloomington after majoring in philosophy at Hillsdale College. His dissertation is on Plato and focuses on the development of Plato’s metaphysical and religious views from the early dialogues through the Republic. He regularly teaches courses in ethics and ancient philosophy and has a forthcoming book on Plato with P&R Publishing. His ongoing work focuses on Plato and on philosophical issues related to human sexuality. He is convinced that the study of the classic works of Western philosophy can enrich our understanding of today’s world. David’s writing has appeared in USA Today, First Things online, Public Discourse, Eikon: A Journal of Biblical Anthropology, Religious Studies Review, and other venues. He has presented papers at various conferences, including meetings of the Society of Christian Philosophers, the Evangelical Philosophical Society, and the Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy. David resides in Plainfield, New Jersey with his wife, Anna, and six children. He is an Elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church of Millburn and Short Hills, a congregation in the Presbyterian Church in America.