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Eros and Socratic Political Philosophy - (Recovering Political Philosophy) by D Levy (Paperback)
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- Eros and Socratic Political Philosophy offers a new account of Plato's view of eros, or romantic love, by focusing on a question which has vexed many scholars: why does Plato's Socrates praise eros highly on some occasions but also criticize it harshly on others?
- About the Author: David Levy is currently a visiting-tutor at St. John's College, Santa Fe, USA.
- 202 Pages
- Literary Collections, Ancient & Classical
- Series Name: Recovering Political Philosophy
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Eros and Socratic Political Philosophy offers a new account of Plato's view of eros, or romantic love, by focusing on a question which has vexed many scholars: why does Plato's Socrates praise eros highly on some occasions but also criticize it harshly on others? Through detailed analyses of Plato's Republic, Phaedrus, and Symposium, Levy shows how, despite the apparent tensions between Socrates' statements about eros in each dialogue, these statements supplement each other well and serve to clarify Socrates' understanding of the complex relationship between eros, religious belief, and philosophy. Thus, Levy's interpretation sheds new light not only on Plato's view of eros, but also on his view of piety and philosophy, challenging common assumptions about the erotic nature of Socratic philosophy. This novel approach to classic political theory will incite discussion and interest among scholars of classics, philosophy, and political theory.Review Quotes
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About the Author
David Levy is currently a visiting-tutor at St. John's College, Santa Fe, USA. He received a master's degree in philosophy from Penn State in 2003 and his PhD in political science from Boston College in 2010.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .46 Inches (D)
Weight: .56 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 202
Series Title: Recovering Political Philosophy
Genre: Literary Collections
Sub-Genre: Ancient & Classical
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Format: Paperback
Author: D Levy
Language: English
Street Date: November 28, 2015
TCIN: 92312103
UPC: 9781349466450
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-8292
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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