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Aristotle's quarrel with Socrates : friendship in political thought / John Boersma.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Boersma, John, 1987- author.
- Series:
- SUNY series in ancient Greek philosophy
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Friendship--Philosophy.
- Friendship.
- Friendship--Political aspects.
- Political science--Philosophy.
- Political science.
- Socrates.
- Aristotle.
- Philosophy, Ancient.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- Other Title:
- Path to Open
- Place of Publication:
- Albany, NY : State University of New York Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- "Aristotle's Quarrel with Socrates is an account of the role friendship plays in ancient political thought. Examining Platonic dialogues and Aristotle's ethical and political treatises, John Boersma makes the case that the different stances Aristotle and Socrates take toward politics can be traced to their divergent accounts of friendship. Aristotle's Quarrel with Socrates brings to the fore the tension that exists between the philosophic life as exemplified by Socrates and the life devoted to politics. It goes on to argue that Aristotle's account of a friendship of the good, based on human excellence, can reduce, not to say eliminate, this tension, enabling the development of a political community that is organized for action in history." -- Provided by the publisher.
- Notes:
- Title from online title page (viewed on June 27, 2024).
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Print version:
- ISBN:
- 9781438496726
- 1438496729
- OCLC:
- 1432085154
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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