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Method and Politics in Plato´s Statesman
M. S. Lane
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Description for Method and Politics in Plato´s Statesman
hardcover. This book is a philosophical analysis of Plato's dialogue, the Statesman. Series Editor(s): Hunter, R. L.; Osborne, R. G.; Reeve, M. D.; Garnsey, Peter; Millett, Martin; Sedley, D. N.; Horrocks, G. C. (University of Cambridge, UK). Series: Cambridge Classical Studies. Num Pages: 244 pages, bibliography, indexes. BIC Classification: HPCA; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 460. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Among Plato's works, the Statesman is usually seen as transitional between the Republic and the Laws. This book argues that the dialogue deserves a special place of its own. Whereas Plato is usually thought of as defending unchanging knowledge, Dr Lane demonstrates how, by placing change at the heart of political affairs, Plato reconceives the link between knowledge and authority. The statesman is shown to master the timing of affairs of state, and to use this expertise in managing the conflict of opposed civic factions. To this political argument corresponds a methodological approach which is seen to rely not only ... Read more
Among Plato's works, the Statesman is usually seen as transitional between the Republic and the Laws. This book argues that the dialogue deserves a special place of its own. Whereas Plato is usually thought of as defending unchanging knowledge, Dr Lane demonstrates how, by placing change at the heart of political affairs, Plato reconceives the link between knowledge and authority. The statesman is shown to master the timing of affairs of state, and to use this expertise in managing the conflict of opposed civic factions. To this political argument corresponds a methodological approach which is seen to rely not only ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Cambridge Classical Studies
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521582292
SKU
KSG0033368
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Reviews for Method and Politics in Plato´s Statesman
"Her book thus helps bring to light the range of interpretative issues that readers of this difficult dialogue must confront." Jacob Howland, International Journal of the Classical Tradition "...this is a stimulating, intelligent, and illuminating work. It is thoughtful and thought-provoking." Review of Metaphysics "The author successfully draw attention to two features of the Eleatic ... Read more