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The Play of Character in Plato´s Dialogues
Ruby Blondell
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Description for The Play of Character in Plato´s Dialogues
hardcover. This book provides an interpretation of Plato from the point of view of dramatic characterization. Num Pages: 466 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBB; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 765. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
This book attempts to bridge the gulf that still exists between 'literary' and 'philosophical' interpreters of Plato by looking at his use of characterization. Characterization is intrinsic to dramatic form and a concern with human character in an ethical sense pervades the dialogues on the discursive level. Form and content are further reciprocally related through Plato's discursive preoccupation with literary characterization. Two opening chapters examine the methodological issues involved in reading Plato 'as drama' and a set of questions surrounding Greek 'character' words (especially ethos), including ancient Greek views about the influence of dramatic character on an audience. The figure ... Read more
This book attempts to bridge the gulf that still exists between 'literary' and 'philosophical' interpreters of Plato by looking at his use of characterization. Characterization is intrinsic to dramatic form and a concern with human character in an ethical sense pervades the dialogues on the discursive level. Form and content are further reciprocally related through Plato's discursive preoccupation with literary characterization. Two opening chapters examine the methodological issues involved in reading Plato 'as drama' and a set of questions surrounding Greek 'character' words (especially ethos), including ancient Greek views about the influence of dramatic character on an audience. The figure ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
466
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521793001
SKU
KSG0034693
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Ruby Blondell
Ruby Blondell is Professor of Classics at the University of Washington and author of two books and many articles on Greek drama and philosophy.
Reviews for The Play of Character in Plato´s Dialogues
'Ruby Blondell provides a thoroughly researched, intelligently conceived, and well written book which addresses the specific manners in which Plato wrestles with and carries out this very complex task … Blondell has contributed an impressive piece of scholarship worthy of close and considered attention.' Jill Gordon, Colby College '… a thoroughly researched, intelligently conceived, and well written book … What ... Read more