Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A British classical scholar and educator: Benjamin Jowett was a 19th-century English academic, renowned for his influential translations and interpretations of ancient Greek philosophy, particularly the works of Plato and Aristotle. He served as the Master of Balliol College, Oxford.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The translation of Plato's "Republic" by Benjamin Jowett remains a standard reference.
  • Benjamin Jowett was a central figure in the intellectual life of Victorian Oxford.

Advanced Usage

• "Jowett's Plato": A common phrase referring to Benjamin Jowett's seminal translations and commentaries on Plato's dialogues, which made Greek philosophy more accessible to English readers.
  • For many students, their first encounter with Greek philosophy is through Jowett's Plato.

Variants and Related Words

• Jowett (noun): Often used as a shortened, informal reference to Benjamin Jowett, particularly in academic contexts discussing his work or influence.
  • The essay discusses the Victorian reception of Aristotle, focusing on Jowett and his contemporaries.

Synonyms

• Scholar: A learned person, especially in the humanities.
• Translator: A person who translates text from one language to another.
• Academic: A teacher or scholar in a university or college.

Related Phrases

• "Balliol College": The Oxford college where Benjamin Jowett was a fellow and later Master, closely associated with his career and reforms.
  • Benjamin Jowett's tenure as Master transformed Balliol College.

Related Idioms

(This term, being a proper noun, does not have associated idioms. Its significance is historical and academic.)

Noun

1. English classical scholar noted for his translations of Plato and Aristotle (1817-1893)