Timaeus and Critias (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

<p><strong><em>Timaeus</em> is one of Plato's dialogues written c. 360 BC.</strong><em> Timaeus</em> begins with a distinction between the physical world and the eternal world. The physical one is the world which changes and perishes: therefore it is the object of opinion and unreasoned sensation. The eternal one never changes: therefore it is apprehended by reason. Participants in the dialogue include Socrates Timaeus Hermocrates and Critias.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Critias</em> is one of Plato's late dialogues. It recounts the story of the mighty island kingdom Atlantis and its attempt to conquer Athens which failed due to the ordered society of the Athenians.</p><p><br></p><p>This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian-inspired dust jacket. </p>