Anonymous Prolegomena to Platonic Philosophy

The Anonymous Prolegomena is fascinating work from the Alexandrian School’s late period, clearly designed as an introductory overview suitable for newcomers to the late Platonic schools. The areas covered include – the life of Plato and his motives for writing, the characteristics of Platonic philosophy, and the dialogues – their elements, titles, divisions, methods of presentation, rules for establishing their central theme, and their order of study. A reprint with minor updates of L G Westerink’s 1962 original text, translation and notes.