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Politics of the Soul in the Alcibiades (Hardcover, New edition)
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Politics of the Soul in the Alcibiades (Hardcover, New edition)
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Politics of the Soul in the Alcibiades is an important book that
develops an interpretation of the essence of the political
(politics of the soul) as elucidated through the analysis of
Socrates' practice of "self-cultivation" or care for the soul. In
the process, it also confronts the issue of the problematic
relationship between philosopher and statesman that is present to
Plato's dialogues. The analysis contributes the following to
ongoing scholarship: (1) It offers a detailed and critical
discussion of the neglected and ofttimes maligned dialogue the
Alcibiades; (2) It contributes to the reinterpretation of the
traditional view of the Socratic method arguing for elenchus as an
expression and instantiation of the normative politics it seeks to
define; and (3) In developing a unique account of Socratic
participatory democracy, it has the subordinate aim of
demonstrating the value of Socratic practice over our own
impoverished practice of political discourse. The text is suitable
for scholars working in the fields of philosophy, ancient Greek
philosophy, and classical studies. It would serve as an excellent
secondary text for graduate level courses reading Plato's dialogues
because it contains an extensive and sustained discussion of the
Socratic method. In addition to graduate students, it is
appropriate for college students pursuing courses in philosophy in
their third or fourth year of study. Laypersons who are
intellectually curious about philosophy, particularly those
interested in Socrates, will be attracted to this text.
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