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Phaedrus and Letters VII and VIII

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In the Phaedrus Plato is concerned with establishing the principles of rhetoric. Through the mouths of Socrates and Phaedrus he argues that rhetoric is only acceptable as an art when it is firmly based on the truth inspired by love, the common experience of true philosophic activity. It is in this dialogue that Plato employs the famous image of love as the driver of the chariot of souls. The seventh and eight letters provide fascinating glimpses into the contemporary power struggle in Sicily and evidence his failure to put into practice his theory of philosopher-king.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Classics

Release: January 30, 1973

ISBN: 0140442758

ISBN 13: 9780140442755

Phaedrus and Letters VII and VIII

4/5 ( ratings)

In the Phaedrus Plato is concerned with establishing the principles of rhetoric. Through the mouths of Socrates and Phaedrus he argues that rhetoric is only acceptable as an art when it is firmly based on the truth inspired by love, the common experience of true philosophic activity. It is in this dialogue that Plato employs the famous image of love as the driver of the chariot of souls. The seventh and eight letters provide fascinating glimpses into the contemporary power struggle in Sicily and evidence his failure to put into practice his theory of philosopher-king.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Classics

Release: January 30, 1973

ISBN: 0140442758

ISBN 13: 9780140442755

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