2008, ISBN: 1421893924

[EAN: 9781421893921], Neubuch, [PU: 1St World Publishing], PHILOSOPHY / HISTORY & SURVEYS ANCIENT CLASSICAL, nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware -The Philebus appears to be one of the la… Mehr…

[EAN: 9781421893921], Neubuch, [PU: 1St World Publishing], PHILOSOPHY / HISTORY & SURVEYS ANCIENT CLASSICAL, nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware -The Philebus appears to be one of the later writings of Plato, in which the style has begun to alter, and the dramatic and poetical element has become subordinate to the speculative and philosophical. In the development of abstract thought great advances have been made on the Protagoras or the Phaedrus, and even on the Republic. But there is a corresponding diminution of artistic skill, a want of character in the persons, a laboured march in the dialogue, and a degree of confusion and incompleteness in the general design. As in the speeches of Thucydides, the multiplication of ideas seems to interfere with the power of expression. Instead of the equally diffused grace and ease of the earlier dialogues there occur two or three highly-wrought passages; instead of the ever-flowing play of humour, now appearing, now concealed, but always present, are inserted a good many bad jests, as we may venture to term them. We may observe an attempt at artificial ornament, and far-fetched modes of expression; also clamorous demands on the part of his companions, that Socrates shall answer his own questions, as well as other defects of style, which remind us of the Laws. The connection is often abrupt and inharmonious, and far from clear. 112 pp. Englisch, Books<

ISBN: 9781421893921

Paperback, [PU: 1st World Publishing], The Philebus appears to be one of the later writings of Plato, in which the style has begun to alter, and the dramatic and poetical element has beco… Mehr…

Paperback, [PU: 1st World Publishing], The Philebus appears to be one of the later writings of Plato, in which the style has begun to alter, and the dramatic and poetical element has become subordinate to the speculative and philosophical. In the development of abstract thought great advances have been made on the Protagoras or the Phaedrus, and even on the Republic. But there is a corresponding diminution of artistic skill, a want of character in the persons, a laboured march in the dialogue, and a degree of confusion and incompleteness in the general design. As in the speeches of Thucydides, the multiplication of ideas seems to interfere with the power of expression. Instead of the equally diffused grace and ease of the earlier dialogues there occur two or three highly-wrought passages; instead of the ever-flowing play of humour, now appearing, now concealed, but always present, are inserted a good many bad jests, as we may venture to term them. We may observe an attempt at artificial ornament, and far-fetched modes of expression; also clamorous demands on the part of his companions, that Socrates shall answer his own questions, as well as other defects of style, which remind us of the Laws. The connection is often abrupt and inharmonious, and far from clear., Biography: General<

ISBN: 9781421893921

During a lively dinner party, a series of speakers offer their views on eros or desire. They see love as a response to beauty, a cosmic force, a motive for social action and a means of et… Mehr…

During a lively dinner party, a series of speakers offer their views on eros or desire. They see love as a response to beauty, a cosmic force, a motive for social action and a means of ethical education. Through jokes and flirtation they reveal their attitudes to love and personal relationships. Aristophanes, the comic poet, tells a haunting myth about our long-lost unity as couples; since then, each of us has been looking for our 'other half'. Socrates radically rethinks the nature of love, and delivers a massive challenge to ancient -- and modern -- romanticism. Finally, the glamorous Alcibiades appears, drunk and supported by a courtesan, to tell us why he tried to seduce Socrates -- and why he failed. Full of drama, humour and sharply drawn characters, the Symposium offers profound insights into gender roles, sex in society and the value of sublimating our basic instincts. Perhaps no other single work from antiquity retains such direct and immediate relevance for everyone today. New Textbooks>Trade Paperback>Philosophy>Philosophy>Philosophy, 1st World Publishing Core >1 >T<

2008, ISBN: 1421893924

[EAN: 9781421893921], Neubuch, [PU: 1st World Publishing], PHILOSOPHY HISTORY & SURVEYS ANCIENT CLASSICAL, Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fu… Mehr…

[EAN: 9781421893921], Neubuch, [PU: 1st World Publishing], PHILOSOPHY HISTORY & SURVEYS ANCIENT CLASSICAL, Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Über den AutorPlato (428/427 or 424/423 - 348/347 BC) was an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece, founder of the Platonist school of thought, and the Academy, the first institution of higher learning i., Books<

2008, ISBN: 9781421893921

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