{"product_id":"demodocus-pseudo-plato-9781806293322","title":"Demodocus: The Craft of Persuasion - A Fragmentary Pseudo-Platonic Exploration of Rhetoric, Knowledge, and Statesmanship (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"\u003cem\u003eWhat if the power of persuasion was the most dangerous tool in the hands of the unwise?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDemodocus\u003c\/em\u003e is a fragmentary dialogue once attributed to Plato, now thought to be the work of a later Platonist. Despite its uncertain authorship, it captures the intellectual spirit of the Socratic tradition-posing challenging questions about the ethics of speech, the limits of human understanding, and the responsibilities of those who lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern translation revives the neglected gem for contemporary readers, illuminating themes that echo through modern democracies and echo chambers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Forgotten Philosophical Dialogue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Uncover a lesser-known text once linked to Plato, exploring themes of rhetoric, virtue, and power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Deep Dive into Rhetorical Ethics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Investigate the dangers of persuasive speech divorced from wisdom and justice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsights for Modern Leadership and Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Draw powerful parallels between ancient debates and the manipulation of truth in today's political and social discourse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible, Faithful Translation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Carefully modernized to preserve the original tone while making the philosophical ideas clear and engaging for the contemporary reader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Companion to the Platonic Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Perfect for readers familiar with \u003cem\u003eGorgias\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePhaedrus\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eThe Republic\u003c\/em\u003e who wish to deepen their understanding of Platonic thought-authentic or inspired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into a vivid philosophical exchange that challenges how we think about leadership, truth, and the responsibility of words. Begin your journey with \u003cem\u003eDemodocus\u003c\/em\u003e today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pseudo Plato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806293323\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806293322\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Pseudo Plato","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241941119231,"sku":"9781806293322","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9bd06d94-515b-49e0-a48a-cdf5bc55cdbb.jpg?v=1772656686","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/demodocus-pseudo-plato-9781806293322","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}