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Plato's Symposium a reader's guide Thomas L. Cooksey.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cooksey, Thomas L., author.
- Series:
- Continuum reader's guides.
- Continuum reader's guides
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Plato. Symposium.
- Plato.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (181 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- London New York Continuum 2010.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This is a student-friendly introduction to a key text in Ancient Philosophy. In many regards the dialectical counterpart of the Republic, the Symposium is one of the richest and most influential of the Platonic dialogues, resonating not only with Western philosophy, but also with literature art and theology. While Plato ostensibly dramatizes a humorous account of a drinking party, he presents a profoundly serious explication of Eros that challenges the limits of reason, the nature of gender, identity and narrative form. Plato's Symposium: A Reader's Guide presents a concise introduction to the text, offering invaluable guidance on: historical, literary and philosophical context; key themes; reading the text; reception and influence; and, further reading. Continuum Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.
- Contents:
- Context
- Overview of themes
- Reading the text
- Reception and influence
- 1. Context \ 2. Overview of Themes \ 3. Reading the Text \
- i. In Praise of Love \ ii. Diotima Explains \ iii. The Alcibiades, A Satyr Play \ 4. Reception and Influence \ 5. Further Reading \ Notes \ Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- ISBN:
- 9786612875106
- 9781472598394
- 1472598393
- 9781282875104
- 1282875108
- 9781441157348
- 1441157344
- OCLC:
- 676695873
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