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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      30 July 2009
      10 April 2006
      ISBN:
      9780511499005
      9780521858472
      9780521108324
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511499005
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.413kg, 200 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (229 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.3kg, 200 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Classical Studies, Philosophy: General Interest, Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy
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    Stauffer demonstrates the complex unity of Plato's Gorgias through a careful analysis of the dialogue's three main sections. This includes Socrates' famous argumentative duel with Callicles, a passionate critic of justice and philosophy, showing how the seemingly disparate themes of rhetoric, justice and the philosophic life are woven together into a coherent whole. His interpretation of the Gorgias sheds new light on Plato's thought, showing that Plato and Socrates had a more favourable view of rhetoric than is usually supposed. Stauffer also challenges common assumptions concerning the character and purpose of some of Socrates' most famous claims about justice. Written as a close study of the Gorgias, Stauffer also treats broad questions concerning Plato's moral and political psychology and uncovers the view of the relationship between philosophy and politics that guided Plato as he wrote his dialogues.

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    ' … an essential and thought-provoking companion to the serious study of this dialogue in any academic discipline … Stauffer has written an admirable book.'

    Source: Bryn Mawr Classical Review

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