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The Enemies of Perfection: Oakeshott, Plato, and the Critique of Rationalism
Debra Candreva
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Hardback. In The Enemies of Perfection Debra Candreva argues that Platos philosophy is among the most important influences on philosopher Michael Oakeshotts thought. Despite Oakeshotts criticisms of Plato the author contends that his reliance on him is, by far, greater. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPCF; HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 363.
While some philosophers feel that Plato corrupted the practice of Western metaphysics, others feel his legacy has been abandoned to the detriment of Western thought. Even though Michael Oakeshott is well known for his critique of rationalism, and his denial that human reason is capable of achieving eternal truths—truths such as those articulated by Plato and his contemporaries—Oakeshott does not view Plato as the source of either error or truth. He instead considers Plato to be the proponent of an important dialectical manner of thinking. In The Enemies of Perfection, author Debra Candreva argues that Plato's philosophy ... Read more
While some philosophers feel that Plato corrupted the practice of Western metaphysics, others feel his legacy has been abandoned to the detriment of Western thought. Even though Michael Oakeshott is well known for his critique of rationalism, and his denial that human reason is capable of achieving eternal truths—truths such as those articulated by Plato and his contemporaries—Oakeshott does not view Plato as the source of either error or truth. He instead considers Plato to be the proponent of an important dialectical manner of thinking. In The Enemies of Perfection, author Debra Candreva argues that Plato's philosophy ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Lexington Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
362g
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739106624
SKU
V9780739106624
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About Debra Candreva
Debra Candreva is a visiting assistant professor at Wellesley College.
Reviews for The Enemies of Perfection: Oakeshott, Plato, and the Critique of Rationalism
An admirable book, clearly written and containing illuminating accounts of Oakeshott's published writings…readers with an interest in Oakeshott will find much here that is stimulating and provocative.
Poltical Studies Review
Candreva's writing is clear, her scholarship is sound, and her conclusions are significant. As far as I know. . . no one has written on this subject at ... Read more
Poltical Studies Review
Candreva's writing is clear, her scholarship is sound, and her conclusions are significant. As far as I know. . . no one has written on this subject at ... Read more