Who Speaks for Plato? :Studies in Platonic Anonymity
Who Speaks for Plato? :Studies in Platonic Anonymity
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30 May, 2000
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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.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780847692194 |
| ISBN10 | 0847692191 |
| Number Of Pages | 256 |
| Item Weight | 331 g |
| Product Dimensions | 149 x 228 x 14 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Format | paperback |
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Among recent collections of essays on Plato this volume stands out for overall excellence, and for the impressive range of arguments it contains. This book does not assume specialized knowledge and is essential reading for anyone interested in ancient philosophy or literary crtiticism. * Religious Studies Review *
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Author's Bio
Gerald A. Press is professor of philosophy at Hunter College, City University of New York, and the editor of Plato's Dialogues: New Studies and Interpretations (Rowman & Littlefield, 1993).