The Unity of Plato's 'Gorgias': Rhetoric, Justice, and the Philosophic Life

ISBN-13: 9780521858472 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 200 str.

Devin Stauffer

Opis

Devin Stauffer demonstrates the complex unity of Plato's Gorgias, through a careful analysis of the dialogue's three main sections, including Socrates' famous argumentative duel with Callicles, a passionate critic of justice and philosophy. He reveals how the seemingly disparate themes of rhetoric, justice, and the philosophic life are woven together into a coherent whole. Stauffer's interpretation of the Gorgias sheds new light on Plato's thought, indicating that Plato and Socrates had a more favorable view of rhetoric than is supposed, and challenges some of Socrates' most famous claims about justice.

Recenzje

' … an essential and thought-provoking companion to the serious study of this dialogue in any academic discipline … Stauffer has written an admirable book.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Examining the master of rhetoric; 2. Polus and the dispute about justice; 3. The confrontation between Socrates and Callicles; 4. Socrates' situation and the rehabilitation of rhetoric; Conclusion: a final reflection on noble rhetoric.