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OverviewWhy did Plato put his philosophical arguments into dialogues, rather than presenting them in a plain and readily understandable fashion? In writing rich tales of philosophical encounters, does Plato desert clarity in favour of seducing his readers with fine words, or is there a philosophical reason behind the form of his argument? While recent work has focused on the literary brilliance of the early dialogues, the late dialogues present a particular problem: they lack the vivid literary character of Plato's earlier works, and the dialogue structure seems to be a mere formality. Is there a philosophical reason why Plato's late works are in the form of dialogues? In this volume, a group of internationally prominent scholars address that question. Their answers are fresh, varied, and powerfully argued. This volume offers both a series of first-class essays on major late Platonic dialogues and a discussion which has important implications for the study of philosophical method and the relation between philosophy and literature. It shows that the literary form and modes of dialectic of the late dialogues are richly rewarding to study, and that doing so is of deep importance for Plato's philosophical project. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher Gill , Mary Margaret McCabePublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Clarendon Press Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.598kg ISBN: 9780198240129ISBN 10: 0198240120 Pages: 356 Publication Date: 28 March 1996 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe contents of this volume are likely to provide much material for future discussions of late Plato --Bryn Mawr Classical Review Anyone who has tried to unravel the many puzzles of the late Platonic dialogues will find these essays helpful. --Religious Studies Review The contents of this volume are likely to provide much material for future discussions of late Plato --Bryn Mawr Classical Review<br> Anyone who has tried to unravel the many puzzles of the late Platonic dialogues will find these essays helpful. --Religious Studies Review<br> The contents of this volume are likely to provide much material for future discussions of late Plato --Bryn Mawr Classical Review Anyone who has tried to unravel the many puzzles of the late Platonic dialogues will find these essays helpful. --Religious Studies Review Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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