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Plato on the Human Paradox.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- O'Connell, Robert J.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Metaphysics.
- Ethics, Ancient.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (184 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Basel/Berlin/Boston : Fordham University Press, 1997.
- Summary:
- This book, 'Plato on the Human Paradox' by Robert J. O'Connell, delves into the philosophical inquiries of Plato, particularly his exploration of metaphysics and ethics. The text revisits the themes of Socratic philosophy, examining concepts such as human excellence (arete), the moral cosmos, and the relationship between belief, opinion, and knowledge. The work considers the dichotomy of body and soul, the nature of reality, and the pursuit of the good life. O'Connell's analysis highlights Plato's attempts to reconcile various philosophical stances such as eudaemonism and deontologism within the framework of his idealist philosophy. Aimed at students and scholars of philosophy, the book provides insights into Plato's dialogues and his enduring influence on subsequent philosophical thought. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9780823296385
- 0823296385
- OCLC:
- 1309058594
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