Kalkavage's translation and commentary provide invaluable assistance to students of Plato's Timaeus . The translation is accurate, but readable. And Kalkavage packs a great deal of relevant historical, musical, and mathematical information into his notes. Catherine Zuckert, Nancy Reeves Dreux Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame Kalkavage's translation and commentary provide invaluable assistance to students of Plato's Timaeus . The translation is accurate, but readable. And Kalkavage packs a great deal of relevant historical, musical, and mathematical information into his notes. Catherine Zuckert, Nancy Reeves Dreux Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame