UID:
almahu_9949577456202882
Format:
1 online resource (x, 345 pages) :
,
digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
1-009-04170-3
,
1-009-04190-8
,
1-009-03661-0
Content:
The Charmides is a difficult and enigmatic dialogue traditionally considered one of Plato's Socratic dialogues. This book provides a close text commentary on the dialogue which tracks particular motifs throughout. These notably include the characterization of Critias, Charmides, and Socrates; the historical context and subtext, literary features such as irony and foreshadowing; the philosophical context and especially how the dialogue looks back to more traditional Socratic dialogues and forward to dialogues traditionally placed in Plato's middle and late period; and most importantly the philosophical and logical details of the arguments and their dialectical function. A new translation of the dialogue is included in an appendix. This will be essential reading for all scholars and students of Plato and of ancient philosophy.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 10 Feb 2022).
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-316-51111-1
Language:
English
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