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Plato's 'Symposium' - A Reader's Guide (Hardcover) Loot Price: R3,367
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Plato's 'Symposium' - A Reader's Guide (Hardcover): Thomas L Cooksey

Plato's 'Symposium' - A Reader's Guide (Hardcover)

Thomas L Cooksey

Series: Reader's Guides

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This is a student-friendly introduction to a key text in Ancient Philosophy. In many regards the dialectical counterpart of the "Republic, the Symposium" is one of the richest and most influential of the Platonic dialogues, resonating not only with Western philosophy, but also with literature art and theology. While Plato ostensibly dramatizes a humorous account of a drinking party, he presents a profoundly serious explication of Eros that challenges the limits of reason, the nature of gender, identity and narrative form. "Plato's Symposium: A Reader's Guide" presents a concise introduction to the text, offering invaluable guidance on: historical, literary and philosophical context; key themes; reading the text; reception and influence; and, further reading. "Continuum Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.

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Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Reader's Guides
Release date: March 2010
First published: May 2010
Authors: Thomas L Cooksey
Dimensions: 216 x 138 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 978-0-8264-4067-9
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Categories: Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Ancient Western philosophy to c 500 > General
Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Ancient Western philosophy to c 500 > General
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LSN: 0-8264-4067-3
Barcode: 9780826440679

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