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Plato's Dream of Sophistry

Thomas W. Benson

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This text examines Plato's vision of his dialogues becoming sophistic texts open to a variety of interpretations. The author argues that Plato's lasting influence results not from the force of dialogues themselves, but from continued investments in arguing about the dialogues.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University of South Carolina Press

Release: January 01, 1999

ISBN: 1570032408

ISBN 13: 9781570032400

Plato's Dream of Sophistry

Thomas W. Benson

3.5/5 ( ratings)

This text examines Plato's vision of his dialogues becoming sophistic texts open to a variety of interpretations. The author argues that Plato's lasting influence results not from the force of dialogues themselves, but from continued investments in arguing about the dialogues.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University of South Carolina Press

Release: January 01, 1999

ISBN: 1570032408

ISBN 13: 9781570032400

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