Although a great deal has been written on Plato's ethics, his cosmology has not received so much attention in recent times and its importance for his ethical th

Plato's dialogue the Timaeus-Critias presents two connected accounts, that of the story of Atlantis and its defeat by ancient Athens and that of the creation of

Plato's Timaeus is one of the most influential and challenging works of ancient philosophy to have come down to us. Sarah Broadie's rich and compelling study pr

Explores ancient biology and cosmology as two sciences that shed light on one another in their goals and methods.

The book breaks new ground by examining ideas about the cosmos, its shape, and its origin in late antiquity. Leading international experts discuss key texts and