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Please suggest a companion text to Plato which outlines and analyzes each of Plato's dialogues *separately* (maybe a chapter by chapter basis?)

>> No.17975488

why would you want someone else to give you an interpretation of plato?
can't you fucking think for yourself?

>> No.17975601

>>17975488
Is it possible for me to think for myself? Just take this case for example: am I thinking for myself if I must consult the extraneous arguments of Plato in order to do so? Or would it be best to define this form of thinking as one which does not ever consult others in developing any thought, but only the self? If not, then why is it so bad to also consult a second opinion on Plato, if Plato himself is also a second opinion on reality?

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>> No.17975626

>>17975601
Because you are trying to understand what Plato was thinking, not some other faggot

>> No.17975668

>>17975626
What do we do about the abundance of cultural references in Plato's texts? When Plato references, say, Solon or Homer should we consult their thinking in order to prosper in our studies? Would it be acceptable to read a history textbook which might outline the cultural milieu of Plato?

>> No.17975720

>>17975668
Not that anon, but references in any worthwhile text are going to be secondary to the core message. You will ultimately develop a better understanding of the text if you start with close reading and note-taking, which will then allow you to cross-reference with secondary and tertiary literature.