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A review by aront
Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won't Go Away by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein
5.0
Goldstein has written an engaging book (almost but not quite 5 stars) about Plato and his philosophy.
I can't say I was totally thrilled by her conceit of Plato on a book tour, but it did allow her to engage Plato with issues of the modern world. And her main point is that Plato, the father of philosophy, and philosophy itself is still as relevant today as it was 3000 years ago. Plato, and Goldstein who channels him, are quite convincing, although I have to admit I was convinced even before reading the book!
Nonetheless, Goldstein's explanation of Plato and his thinking is compelling, engaging and at time thrilling. And just like the life worth living, this book is well worth the reading.
I can't say I was totally thrilled by her conceit of Plato on a book tour, but it did allow her to engage Plato with issues of the modern world. And her main point is that Plato, the father of philosophy, and philosophy itself is still as relevant today as it was 3000 years ago. Plato, and Goldstein who channels him, are quite convincing, although I have to admit I was convinced even before reading the book!
Nonetheless, Goldstein's explanation of Plato and his thinking is compelling, engaging and at time thrilling. And just like the life worth living, this book is well worth the reading.