Statesman - Plato - Books - Akasha Classics - 9781605125374 - November 12, 2009
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Statesman

Plato

Statesman

Statesman is one of Plato's later political works, a companion piece to Sophist. Less dramatic and more dogmatic than his earlier dialogues, Socrates is here reduced to a minor character while most of the conversation is carried on by a mysterious stranger from Elea. The purpose of the dialogue is partly to define a statesman, but also to demonstrate the use of the procedure of division in reaching a definition. By dividing a subject up into successive limbs like the limbs of a tree, the dialogue provides a model for how to conduct a philosophical enquiry. Along with the better-known Republic and Laws, Statesman is essential to a complete understanding of Plato's evolving political thought.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released November 12, 2009
ISBN13 9781605125374
Publishers Akasha Classics
Pages 146
Dimensions 216 × 140 × 8 mm   ·   195 g
Language English  

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