Plato and Aristophanes : comedy, politics, and the pursuit of a just life /

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"Plato and Aristophanes claims that our search for communal justice must start with self-examination. Marina Marren strikes up a conversation between three of Aristophanes's comedies-Assembly Women, Knights, and Birds-and Plato's Republic, prompting questions about one's convicti...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Marren, Marina (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Evanston, Illinois : Northwestern University Press, 2022.
Series:Rereading ancient philosophy.
Subjects:
Plato. > Republic.
Aristophanes > Criticism and interpretation.
Aristophanes.
Republic (Plato)
Political science > Philosophy.
Greek drama (Comedy) > Political aspects > History and criticism.
Comédie grecque > Aspect politique > Histoire et critique.
PHILOSOPHY / General
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction. Philosophical Comedy as an Aesthetic Critique of Political Ideals
  • Plato's and Aristophanes's Comedy
  • Communist Terror: Republic V and VIII and the Assembly Women
  • The Rule of Satiated Mediocrity: Republic VI and the Knights
  • Failures of High-Minded Politics: Republic VI and the Birds
  • No Laughing Matter: Tyranny in Republic VIII and IX
  • Conclusion: Self-Examination and Communal Justice.

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