Politics of the soul in the Alcibiades /
Politics of the Soul in the Alcibiades is an important book that develops an interpretation of the essence of the political (politics of the soul) as elucidated through the analysis of Socrates' practice of "self-cultivation" or care for the soul. In the process, it also confronts the...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Peter Lang,
[2021]
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| Summary: | Politics of the Soul in the Alcibiades is an important book that develops an interpretation of the essence of the political (politics of the soul) as elucidated through the analysis of Socrates' practice of "self-cultivation" or care for the soul. In the process, it also confronts the issue of the problematic relationship between philosopher and statesman that is present to Plato's dialogues. The analysis contributes the following to ongoing scholarship. It offers a detailed and critical discussion of the neglected and oft times maligned dialogue the Alcibiades. It contributes to the reinterpretation of the traditional view of the Socratic method arguing for elenchus as an expression and instantiation of the normative politics it seeks to define. In developing a unique account of Socratic participatory democracy, it has the subordinate aim of demonstrating the value of Socratic practice over our own impoverished practice of impoverished political discourse. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 120 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781433182662 1433182661 |