The Ancient Quarrel Between Philosophy and Poetry Revisited

Plato and the Greek Literary Tradition
Erscheinungsjahr 2000
ISBN: 978-0-19-513606-7
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 527 g

In this study, Susan Levin argues that Plato takes the Greek literary tradition as a key locus of ideas with respect to linguistic issues in the Cratylus, Phaedo, and Republic. This evidence regarding his philosophy of language, conjoined with a new interpretation of the Republic's familiar critique of poets, supports the view that, far from functioning merely as a target for those seeking ways in which philosophy might benefit from appeals to literature, Plato's work represents a valuable precedent for inquiry in this area.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Levin, Susan B.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie Antike Philosophie