The ancient quarrel between philosophy and poetry revisited : Plato and the Greek literary tradition / Susan B. Levin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Levin, Susan B., 1961-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plato.

Greek literature--History and criticism--Theory, etc.

Greek literature.

Language and languages--Philosophy.

Language and languages.

Onomastics.

Poetics.

Physical Description:

xii, 212 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.

Summary:

In this study, Levin explores Plato's engagement with the Greek literary tradition in his treatment of key linguistic issues. This investigation, conjoined with a new interpretation of the Republic's familiar critique of poets, supports the view that Plato's work represents a valuable precedent for contemporary reflections on ways in which philosophy might benefit from appeals to literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-187) and indexes.

ISBN:

0195136063

OCLC:

42726194