∼ About this Site ∼
Plato and the Platonic tradition are at the origins of western philosophy and much of western spirituality. As such, it will always be a subject of interest and study. This site is a small dedication to those who have a love for Plato and his tradition.
The goal and aim of this site is to provide a space where those who love and study the works of Plato and the ancient Platonists to share their knowledge and insights with other philosophers and seekers. And, because Platonism is such a rich, if not the richest, area of exploration, there cannot be a monopoly of ideas, so for this site to serve the Platonic community best, the whole community must be its chief developers.
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This site honours various points of view and methods of interpretation. Each individual approach adds to the vast terrain of Platonic studies. This diversity within the Platonic tradition simply reflects the truth of Plato's dream in which, just prior to his death, he saw himself as a swan, jumping from tree to tree, evading bird-catchers who tried in vain to capture him. The ancients understood this dream to mean that many will try to interpreted him but all will fail to capture the totality of his thought. By respecting the various ways of approaching him, we may gain a deeper appreciation for the breath (platos) of his vision.