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Bloomsbury Plato's Socratic Conversations - Three Dialogues

Name: Bloomsbury Plato's Socratic Conversations - Three Dialogues
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Explore the depth of ancient philosophical inquiry with Plato's Socratic Conversations: Drama and Dialectic in Three Dialogues. Published by Bloomsbury, this academic study provides a detailed examination of the Laches, Protagoras, and the dialogue between Socrates and Agathon in the Symposium. This work presents a specific strategy of interpretation that focuses on the interrogatory nature of these dialogues. The author, Stokes, argues against ascribing a fixed thesis to Socrates or Plato unless a belief is unambiguously asserted. Instead, the text explores how Socrates performs his role by cross-examining his interlocutors. By drawing arguments from the explicit admissions of the respondents, the study offers a clear look at the dialectic method in practice. Ideal for students and scholars of literary theory and history, this book provides a rigorous analysis of how Socrates uses cross-examination to build his arguments. It serves as a valuable resource for those studying the mechanics of Socratic dialogue and the structural drama within Plato's written works.

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In-depth analysis of three specific dialogues: Laches, Protagoras, and the Symposium conversation between Socrates and Agathon.

Offers a unique interpretive strategy that focuses on the interrogatory character of Socratic dialogues.

Examines the method of cross-examination used by Socrates to challenge his interlocutors.

Provides academic insight into how Socrates builds arguments using the explicit admissions of his respondents.

Discusses the distinction between the views of Socrates and the views of Plato regarding specific theses.

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Brand: Bloomsbury
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0485112507
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 December 2000
Listed Since: 19 February 2007

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