Plato's Philebus : A Philosophical Discussion Hardback
Edited by Panos (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, University of Oslo) Dimas, Russell E. (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University) Jones, Gabriel R. (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University o Lear
Part of the Plato Dialogue Project series
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The Philebus is an extraordinarily creative and profound examination of what makes for a good human life, containing some of Plato's most sophisticated discussions of moral psychology, knowledge, metaphysics, and philosophical methodology.
The Philebushad a far greater influence on Aristotle's ethics than the frequently studied Republic - yet historians of philosophical ethics have relatively neglected it and existing commentaries tend to emphasize certain aspects at the expense of others.
This edited volume, the first of its kind, brings together leading scholars of ancient philosophy to take a fresh and comprehensive look at this important work.
Each essay focuses on a relatively brief section of the Philebus and discusses the passages methodically, covering topics such as pleasure, knowledge, philosophical method, and the human good in detail.
The result is not and is not intended to be a commentary, nor does it aim to present a unified interpretation.
It is instead a series of close, original philosophical examinations, often in conversation with each other, which together provide continuous coverage of the Philebus.
This reference work, a useful resource for teaching and studying, is valuable reading for researchers, scholars, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates interested in Plato, ancient Greek ethics, and in the history of ethics.
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- Pages:298 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:19/09/2019
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- ISBN:9780198803386
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:298 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:19/09/2019
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- ISBN:9780198803386