Plato

Menexenus (eBook, ePUB)

Reflections on Patriotism, Oratory, and Power: A Philosophical Eulogy

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Plato's 'Menexenus' is a dialogue between Socrates and Menexenus, where Socrates delivers a eulogy to honor the fallen soldiers of the Theban and Athenian wars. The work is a unique blend of historical context and philosophical reflections on the nature of patriotism, politics, and rhetoric. Written in the form of a funeral oration, 'Menexenus' showcases Plato's mastery of dialogue and dialectic, providing a thought-provoking exploration of the principles of justice and virtue. The eulogy serves as a platform for Socrates to critique traditional oratory and challenge the audience's perceptions of power and authority. The literary style of the work is characterized by its engaging dialogues, intricate arguments, and profound ethical insights, making it a timeless classic in the realm of political philosophy. Plato's 'Menexenus' offers readers a compelling glimpse into the philosophical landscape of ancient Greece, with its enduring relevance in contemporary political discourse and ethical debates. This work is recommended for readers interested in exploring the intersections of rhetoric, politics, and morality, through the lens of a philosophical narrative that continues to captivate audiences with its intellectual depth and timeless wisdom.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 118
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664101549
• Artikelnr.: 58448039

Autorenporträt

Plato (c.428 to c.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 in the Western world. He is widely considered the pivotal figure in the history of Ancient Greek and Western philosophy, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his most famous student, Aristotle. Plato was the innovator of the written dialogue and dialectic forms in philosophy. Plato is also considered the founder of Western political philosophy. His most famous contribution is the theory of Forms known by pure reason, in which Plato presents a solution to the problem of universals known as Platonism (also ambiguously called either Platonic realism or Platonic idealism. He is also the namesake of Platonic love and the Platonic solids.His own most decisive philosophical influences are usually thought to have been along with Socrates, the pre-Socratics Pythagoras, Heraclitus and Parmenides, although few of his predecessors' works remain extant and much of what we know about these figures today derives from Plato himself. Unlike the work of nearly all of his contemporaries, Plato's entire body of work is believed to have survived intact for over 2,400 years. Although their popularity has fluctuated over the years, the works of Plato have never been without readers since the time they were written.