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The ancient quarrel between philosophy and poetry revisited : Plato and the Greek literary tradition /

In this study, Levin explores Plato's engagement with the Greek literary tradition in his treatment of key linguistic issues. This investigation, conjoined with a new interpretation of the Republic's familiar critique of poets, supports the view that Plato's work represents a valuable...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Levin, Susan B., 1961-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford Univ. Press, ©2001.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:In this study, Levin explores Plato's engagement with the Greek literary tradition in his treatment of key linguistic issues. This investigation, conjoined with a new interpretation of the Republic's familiar critique of poets, supports the view that Plato's work represents a valuable precedent for contemporary reflections on ways in which philosophy might benefit from appeals to literature.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xii, 212 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-187) and indexes.
ISBN:9780198031116
0198031114
1280834412
9781280834417