{"title":"Professor Bernard Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Professor Bernard Williams, a distinguished scholar in the realm of philosophy. Renowned for his intellectual depth and the clarity of his arguments, Professor Williams has made significant contributions to moral philosophy and the history of philosophy, leaving a lasting impact on both academic and general audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the highlights of this collection is his insightful interpretation of major philosophical figures such as Plato, as seen in \u003cem\u003eThe Great Philosophers: Plato\u003c\/em\u003e. In this work and others, Williams expertly unravels complex philosophical ideas, making them accessible to readers with varying levels of familiarity with the subject. His elegant and thoughtful prose offers a doorway into the minds of history's greatest thinkers, while also challenging modern perspectives on ethics, identity, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis category comprises works that fall under both Philosophy and Psychology, offering a rich tapestry of ideas that explore the human condition and moral reasoning. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or just beginning your intellectual journey, Professor Bernard Williams's writings provide valuable insights and provoke thoughtful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into this collection to experience Professor Williams’s unique perspective—where rigorous scholarship meets engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-great-philosophers-plato-by-professor-bernard-williams-9781399612340","title":"The Great Philosophers: Plato","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Courage is knowing what not to fear' - Plato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithout the work of Plato, western thought is, quite literally, unthinkable. No single influence has been greater, in every age and in every philosophic field. Even those thinkers who have rejected Plato's views have found themselves working to an agenda he set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet between the neo-platonist interpretations and the anti-platonist reactions, the essence of 'Platonism' proper has often been obscured. The philosopher himself has not necessarily helped in the matter: at times disconcertingly difficult, at other times disarmingly simple, Plato can be an elusive thinker, his meanings hard to pin down. His dialogues are complex and often ironically constructed and do not simply expand his views - which in any case changed and developed over a long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lucid and exciting introductory guide, Bernard Williams takes his reader back to first principles, re-reading the key texts to reveal what the philosopher actually said. The result is \u003cem\u003ea rediscovered Plato\u003c\/em\u003e: often unexpected, always fascinating and rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833639555308,"sku":"9781399612340","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/da6f06f8e33448b6ad97f38428907b2d.jpg?v=1758487059"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/professor-bernard-williams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}