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Tradition and autonomy in Plato's Euthyphro /

This comprehensive interpretation of Plato's Euthyphro illuminates the necessary tension between tradition and autonomy in human and political life. Norman J. Fischer II argues that the dialogue defends Socrates by revealing the weaknesses of his opponents' understanding of piety and the h...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fischer, Norman (Norman J.) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2024].
Subjects:
Plato. > Euthyphro.
Piety > Philosophy.
Liberty > Philosophy.
Socrates > Trials, litigation, etc.
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Summary:This comprehensive interpretation of Plato's Euthyphro illuminates the necessary tension between tradition and autonomy in human and political life. Norman J. Fischer II argues that the dialogue defends Socrates by revealing the weaknesses of his opponents' understanding of piety and the human soul, implicitly arguing for a Socratic alternative.
Physical Description:x, 223 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-218) and index.
ISBN:9781666928259
1666928259