| Who Speaks for Plato?: Studies in Platonic Anonymity Contributor(s): Ausland, Hayden W. (Contribution by), Benitez, Eugenio (Contribution by), Blondell, Ruby (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0847692191 ISBN-13: 9780847692194 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $53.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2000 Annotation: In this international and interdisciplinary collection of critical essays, distinguished contributors examine a crucial premise of traditional readings of Plato's dialogues: that Plato's own doctrines and arguments can be read off the statements made in the dialogues by Socrates and other leading characters. The authors argue in general and with reference to specific dialogues, that no character should be taken to be Plato's mouthpiece. This is essential reading for students and scholars of Plato. Visit our website for sample chapters! |
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| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical |
| Dewey: 184 |
| LCCN: 99014796 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6" W x 9.06" (0.83 lbs) 256 pages |
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| Publisher Description: In this international and interdisciplinary collection of critical essays, distinguished contributors examine a crucial premise of traditional readings of Plato's dialogues: that Plato's own doctrines and arguments can be read off the statements made in the dialogues by Socrates and other leading characters. The authors argue in general and with reference to specific dialogues, that no character should be taken to be Plato's mouthpiece. This is essential reading for students and scholars of Plato. |