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The Paradox of Political Philosophy

By Jacob Howland

Book information

Publisher
Inc., Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Year
1997
ISBN
084768976X, 9780847689767
LCC
B395 .H85 1998
Open Library ID
OL694137M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (15166283 bytes)
Pages
351\351
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

In engaging five of Plato's dialogues_Theaetetus, Euthyphro, Cratylus, Sophist, and Statesman_and by paying particular attention to Socrates' intellectual defense in the 'philosophic trial' by the Stranger from Elea, Jacob Howland illuminates Plato's understanding of the proper relationship between philosophy and politics. This insightful and innovative study illustrates the Plato's understanding of the difference between sophistry and philosophy, and it identifies the innate contradictions of political philosophy that Plato observed and remain entrenched within the field to this day. This is essential reading for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of political philosophy.

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