Professor Angie Hobbs proves in this persuasive and intelligent book that Plato is more
relevant than ever. Does Plato matter? An ancient philosopher whose work inspired and informed
countless thinkers and poets across the centuries his ideas are no longer taught so widely as
they once were. But as Angie Hobbs argues in this clear-sighted book that is a mistake. If
we want to understand the world we live in - from AI to politics cancel culture and beauty -
there is no place better to start than with Plato. Exploring the intersection between the
ancient and the modern Professor Hobbs examines women's rights healthcare happiness elitism
death love and reality using Plato's wisdom. She also shows us how we can use the Socratic
method that Plato taught to better understand his own philosophy and how it relates to our
lives today. All of Plato's major works and ideas are explained with clarity suitable for
readers familiar with his work as well as those approaching Plato for the first time. This book
shows us why Plato matters now more than ever.
