"The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." (Alfred North Whitehead, Process and Reality, p. 39 [Free Press, ...

I learned a few things about Plato in high school and in my university classes on ancient and medieval Greek history. I improved that meager understanding of this great philosopher on my own: reading ...

Susan Levin’s bright, spacious office in Dewey Hall reflects her approach to her scholarship. One wall is solidly lined with weighty volumes, while her desk is uncluttered except for two copies of her ...