Sophist and Statesman - (Dover Thrift Editions) by Plato (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Two dialogues explore a vital concern of a democratic society: how to define the qualities of a genuine statesman as well as the distinction between an authentic statesman and a sophist.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>These two dialogues by the greatest of the ancient Greek philosophers explore a vital concern of a democratic society: how to define the special abilities and qualities that make a genuine statesman. They further examine the distinction between an authentic statesman and the sophist, an individual who pretends to be a statesman but lacks the essential knowledge, personal qualities, and philosophical outlook. <br>Written after <i>Parmenides </i>-- in which the philosopher condemned his own theory of separate, immaterial forms -- <i>Sophist</i> and <i>Statesman</i> are of special interest in terms of their reflection of Plato's conceptions of method and metaphysics. In addition, <i>Statesman </i>provides a transitional view of the author's political philosophy in the period between the <i>Republic</i> and the <i>Laws.</i> Together, the dialogues illuminate Plato's growing preoccupation with practical knowledge, offering a more informal and pragmatic approach than his earlier works. This edition features the acclaimed translations by Benjamin Jowett.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Plato (427-347 BC) ranks as the most important figure in the development of the Western philosophical tradition. His inexhaustible dialogues cover a wide range of philosophical questions and issues and are as enduringly alive and meaningful as they were 2,400 years ago.
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