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The Pedagogy of Wisdom. An Interpretation of Plato's "Theaetetus".
Gregory Kirk
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Paperback. In this interpretive commentary on "Theaetetus," Gregory Kirk makes a major contribution to scholarship on Plato by emphasizing the relevance of the interpersonal dynamics between the interlocutors for the interpretation of the dialogue s central arguments about knowledge." Series: Rereading Ancient Philosophy. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 394.
In this interpretive commentary on Theaetetus, Gregory Kirk makes a major contribution to scholarship on Plato by emphasizing the relevance of the interpersonal dynamics between the interlocutors for the interpretation of the dialogue’s central arguments about knowledge. Kirk attends closely to the personalities of the participants in the dialogue, focusing especially on the unique demands faced by a student—in this case, Theaetetus—and the ways in which one can embrace or deflect the responsibilities of learning. Kirk’s approach gives equal consideration to the dual demands of dramatic interpretation and philosophical argument that constitute the unique character of the Platonic text, and ... Read more
In this interpretive commentary on Theaetetus, Gregory Kirk makes a major contribution to scholarship on Plato by emphasizing the relevance of the interpersonal dynamics between the interlocutors for the interpretation of the dialogue’s central arguments about knowledge. Kirk attends closely to the personalities of the participants in the dialogue, focusing especially on the unique demands faced by a student—in this case, Theaetetus—and the ways in which one can embrace or deflect the responsibilities of learning. Kirk’s approach gives equal consideration to the dual demands of dramatic interpretation and philosophical argument that constitute the unique character of the Platonic text, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Northwestern University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Series
Rereading Ancient Philosophy
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Evanston, United States
ISBN
9780810131767
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V9780810131767
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About Gregory Kirk
Gregory Kirk is a lecturer in philosophy at Northern Arizona University, USA.
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