Who Speaks for Plato? : Studies in Platonic Anonymity
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0847692191
ISBN-13
9780847692194
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 30th, 2000
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
331 grams
Dimensions
22.80 x 14.90 x 1.40 cms
Product Classification:
Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500
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These essays examine a crucial premise of traditional readings of Plato's dialogues: that Plato's own philosophical dialogues can be read off the statements made in the dialogues by Socrates and other leading characters. The text argues that no character should be read as Plato's mouthpiece.
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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