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Politics of the Soul in the Alcibiades

James M Magrini

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  • 122 sidor
  • 2021
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 Platos dialogues. The analysis contributes the following to ongoing scholarship: (1) It offers a detailed and critical discussion of the neglected and ofttimes maligned dialogue the Alcibiades; (2) 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; and (3) 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 political discourse. The text is suitable for scholars working in the fields of philosophy, ancient Greek philosophy, and classical studies. It would serve as an excellent secondary text for graduate level courses reading Platos dialogues because it contains an extensive and sustained discussion of the Socratic method. In addition to graduate students, it is appropriate for college students pursuing courses in philosophy in their third or fourth year of study. Laypersons who are intellectually curious about philosophy, particularly those interested in Socrates, will be attracted to this text.
  • Författare: James M Magrini
  • Format: Inbunden
  • ISBN: 9781433182662
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 122
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2021-02-19
  • Förlag: Peter Lang Publishing Inc