How Plato writes : perspectives and problems /
Plato is a philosophical writer of unusual and impressive versatility. His dialogues not only engage in argument but also abound in allegory, myth and paradox, with clearly characterized participants set against a particular historical context. This engrossing book shows how Plato's literary qu...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
[2023].
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| Summary: | Plato is a philosophical writer of unusual and impressive versatility. His dialogues not only engage in argument but also abound in allegory, myth and paradox, with clearly characterized participants set against a particular historical context. This engrossing book shows how Plato's literary qualities are crucial to understanding his philosophy. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 308 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-304) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781108483087 1108483089 9781108716369 1108716369 |