The Paradox of Political Philosophy: Socrates' Philosophic Trial (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780847689767)

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 and philosophy, and it identifies the innate contradictions of political philosophy that Plato observed and remain entrenched within the field to this day. This is essential reading for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of political philosophy.

Author: Jacob Howland
ISBN-10: 084768976X
ISBN-13: 9780847689767
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 12/29/1997
Pages: 334
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.02w x 0.81d