An insightful commentary on Plato’s Laws, his complex final work.
The Laws was Plato’s last work, his longest, and one
of his most difficult. In contrast to
the Republic, which presents an abstract ideal,
the Laws appears to provide practical guidelines for
the establishment and maintenance of political order in the real
world. Classicist Seth Benardete offers a rich analysis of each of
the twelve books of the Laws, which illuminates Plato’s
major themes and arguments concerning theology, the soul, justice,
and education. Most importantly, Benardete shows how music in a
broad sense, including drama, epic poetry, and even puppetry,
mediates between reason and the city in Plato’s philosophy of
law. Benardete also uncovers the work’s concealed ontological
dimension, explaining why it is hidden and how it can be
brought to light. In establishing the coherence and underlying
organization of Plato’s last dialogue, Benardete makes a
significant contribution to Platonic studies.
General
Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2024 |
First published: |
2001 |
Authors: |
Seth Benardete
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
432 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-82642-4 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-226-82642-2 |
Barcode: |
9780226826424 |
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