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Plato and Platonism (Studies in Philosophy and the History of Philosophy)
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Paperback. Editor(s): Ophuijsen, Johannes M. van. Series: Studies in Philosophy & the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
In this volume, a distinguished group of philosophers offers new insight into Platonic studies. Combining cutting-edge research with innovative analysis, the authors present fourteen essays on various dimensions of Plato's thought. Most of Plato's dialogues are examined, from such conspicuously Socratic texts as Protagoras, Euthyphro, and Crito to the allegedly late Sophist, Statesman, and Laws. Several essays explore specific philosophical problems raised in a single Platonic dialogue. Some offer in-depth analysis of one dialogue-for instance, the volume includes two very different but highly provocative essays on Timaeus. Others pursue a topic or theme that runs throughout a number of dialogues, ... Read more
In this volume, a distinguished group of philosophers offers new insight into Platonic studies. Combining cutting-edge research with innovative analysis, the authors present fourteen essays on various dimensions of Plato's thought. Most of Plato's dialogues are examined, from such conspicuously Socratic texts as Protagoras, Euthyphro, and Crito to the allegedly late Sophist, Statesman, and Laws. Several essays explore specific philosophical problems raised in a single Platonic dialogue. Some offer in-depth analysis of one dialogue-for instance, the volume includes two very different but highly provocative essays on Timaeus. Others pursue a topic or theme that runs throughout a number of dialogues, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Philosophy & the History of Philosophy
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813227573
SKU
V9780813227573
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About
Johannes M. Van Ophuijsen is an assistant professor of cultural studies and philosophy at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
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