Method and Politics in Plato's Statesman (Cambridge Classical Studies) - Softcover

Lane, M. S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521036879 ISBN 13: 9780521036870

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2007

Synopsis

This book is a philosophical analysis of Plato's dialogue the Statesman. Dr. Lane finds that rather than being transitional between the Republic and the Laws, the Statesman deserves a special place of its own--the dialogue emerging as a text that proposes a new conception of knowledge, authority, and the relationship between them. This investigation transforms our understanding of the Statesman and its fellow dialogues.

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Review:

"Her book thus helps bring to light the range of interpretative issues that readers of this difficult dialogue must confront." Jacob Howland, International Journal of the Classical Tradition

"...this is a stimulating, intelligent, and illuminating work. It is thoughtful and thought-provoking." Review of Metaphysics

"The author successfully draw attention to two features of the Eleatic Stranger's method of division in Plato's Statesman... also gives an interesting account of how the Stranger identifies political expertise with picking out the critcal moment." Ethics

"...this book makes a number of interesting, helpful, profound observations..." Classical World

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0521036879
• ISBN 13: 9780521036870
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 244