1582 PLATO Gnomologia Greek Maxims Philosophy Politics Dialogues Metaphysics Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle. Plato Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher and student of Socrates, known for his contributions to philosophy, particularly in the areas of ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. His numerous dialogues explored themes of justice, nature, reality, and ideal social concepts. Throughout his dialogues, Plato includes countless maxims, proverbs, and wise sayings which are referred to as gnomologia . These maxims capture moral and philosophical teachings in short phrases, typical of most proverbial sayings. This 16th-century printing of Plato s Gnomologia includes both Latin and Greek translation of the phrases with commentary and discussion on each. Note the engraved title page of this 1582 Tournes edition, collected and edited by Niccolo Liburnio. Item number: #25445 Price: $1,095 PLATO Gnomologia Graecolatina, per locos communes perquam apposite digesta Lyon, Tournes 1582 Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o [16], 397, [3] References: USTC 141930 Language: Latin / Greek in parallel pages Binding: Vellum; tight and secure Size: ~4.5in X 3in (11.5cm x 7.5cm) Very rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 25445 Photos available upon request.