—
Iris Murdoch
130 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670800742
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Books
Publication date: 29 January 1987
Description
Acastos: Two Platonic Dialogues is Murdoch’s philosophical masterpiece featuring fictionalized discussions between the intellectual giants of the classical world, including Socrates and Plato. Described by Acastos, a friend of Plato’s, the rivetin...
Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
funny 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | N/A: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism—
Iris Murdoch
130 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670800742
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Books
Publication date: 29 January 1987
Description
Acastos: Two Platonic Dialogues is Murdoch’s philosophical masterpiece featuring fictionalized discussions between the intellectual giants of the classical world, including Socrates and Plato. Described by Acastos, a friend of Plato’s, the rivetin...
Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
funny 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | N/A: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism