Description
Paideia
Book Summary
"Paideia" brings together a selection of fundamental texts by Plato on education, the formation of the soul, and the construction of the ideal citizen. This work proposes a journey through Platonic thought from a pedagogical perspective, addressing key concepts such as virtue, knowledge, justice, and the role of the teacher. At a time when educational models are being revised, Plato's perspective remains fully relevant as a source of critical reflection for those seeking to understand the philosophical foundations of teaching.
What is it about?
This work compiles key passages from Platonic dialogues that address education as a process of transformation of the soul. Through texts extracted from works such as "The Republic," "Meno," or "Phaedrus," the reader discovers the Platonic conception of paideia: a formative path that goes beyond mere technical instruction to orient itself toward virtue, truth, and the common good. Plato examines the role of the teacher as a guide, the nature of knowledge, and the importance of justice in the formation of the citizen, offering a profound reflection on the ultimate purpose of education.
Main themes
- Education as a process of forming the soul and ascending toward true knowledge
- Virtue and its relationship with knowledge: Platonic moral intellectualism
- The role of the teacher as a midwife and guide in the discovery of truth
- Individual and collective justice as the ultimate end of civic education
- Critique of educational models based on empty rhetoric and opinion
Who is it recommended for?
This work is intended for students and professionals of philosophy and pedagogy, as well as teachers, educators, and any reader interested in the theoretical foundations of education. It is also of great value to those who wish to delve into Platonic thought from a thematic and applied perspective, beyond reading the complete dialogues in isolation.
What this book contributes
- A systematic and accessible vision of Plato's educational thought through his original texts
- Conceptual tools for critically reflecting on the goals of contemporary education
- A curated selection of fragments that facilitates the study and understanding of Platonic paideia
- Philosophical keys to understanding the relationship between knowledge, virtue, and citizenship
- A bridge between classical philosophy and current debates on educational models
Technical specifications
- Author: Plato
- Publisher: Biblioteca Nueva
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHILOSOPHY
- Collection: LIBRARY OF THE NEW EDUCATION
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: September 2006
- Number of pages: 224
- Weight: 277 g
Editorial assessment
This Platonic anthology is especially relevant for the contemporary reader interested in rethinking the foundations of education from a philosophical perspective. The selection of texts allows one to approach Plato's thought in a thematic and coherent way, facilitating the understanding of complex concepts without losing philological rigor. Its paperback format makes it manageable for study and reference, while the quality of the Biblioteca Nueva edition ensures a reliable text. A reference work for those looking to classical philosophy for tools to interrogate the present state of education.