Of Myth, Life, and War in Plato's Republic
Author | : Claudia Baracchi |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2002-01-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780253214850 |
ISBN-13 | : 0253214858 |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Download or read book Of Myth, Life, and War in Plato's Republic written by Claudia Baracchi and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2002-01-10 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reading of Plato's Republic illuminates the power of myth in the shaping of history. It demonstrates the pervasiveness of myth in Plato's dialogues as well as within philosophy generally.