The Paradox of Political Philosophy: Socrates' Philosophic Trial

by Jacob Howland

Book Overview

In engaging five of Plato's dialogues--Theaetetus, Euthyphro, Cratylus, Sophist, and Statesman--and by paying particular attention to Socrates' intellectual defense in the "philosophic trial" by the Stranger from Elea, Jacob Howland illuminates Plato's understanding of the proper relationship between philosophy and politics. This insightful and innovative study illustrates the Plato's understanding of the difference between sophistry...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847689751
• ISBN13: 9780847689750
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.