Myth And Philosophy From The Pre Socratics To Plato
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Myth And Philosophy From The Presocratics To Plato
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Author : Kathryn A. Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-08-17
Myth And Philosophy From The Presocratics To Plato written by Kathryn A. Morgan and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-08-17 with Philosophy categories.
This book explores the dynamic relationship between myth and philosophy in the Presocratics, the Sophists, and in Plato - a relationship which is found to be more extensive and programmatic than has been recognized. The story of philosophy's relationship with myth is that of its relationship with literary and social convention. The intellectuals studied here wanted to reformulate popular ideas about cultural authority and they achieved this goal by manipulating myth. Their self-conscious use of myth creates a self-reflective philosophic sensibility and draws attention to problems inherent in different modes of linguistic representation. Much of the reception of Greek philosophy stigmatizes myth as 'irrational'. Such an approach ignores the important role played by myth in Greek philosophy, not just as a foil but as a mode of philosophical thought. The case studies in this book reveal myth deployed as a result of methodological reflection, and as a manifestation of philosophical concerns.
Myth And Philosophy From The Pre Socratics To Plato
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Author : Kathryn A. Morgan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Myth And Philosophy From The Pre Socratics To Plato written by Kathryn A. Morgan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.
Likeness And Likelihood In The Presocratics And Plato
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Author : Jenny Bryan
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012
Likeness And Likelihood In The Presocratics And Plato written by Jenny Bryan and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
Studies the philosophical development of the meaning of the Greek word eoikos, which can be used to describe similarity, plausibility or even suitability. It focuses on Xenophanes, Parmenides and Plato's Timaeus and shows how such a study serves to enhance our understanding of their epistemology and methodology.
Myth And Philosophy In Plato S Phaedrus
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Author : Daniel S. Werner
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-07-09
Myth And Philosophy In Plato S Phaedrus written by Daniel S. Werner and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-09 with Family & Relationships categories.
Examines the role of myth in Plato's Phaedrus, arguing that it leads readers to participate in Plato's dialogues and to engage in self-examination.
Parmenides Plato And Mortal Philosophy
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Author : Vishwa Adluri
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2010-12-02
Parmenides Plato And Mortal Philosophy written by Vishwa Adluri and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-02 with Philosophy categories.
In a new interpretation of Parmenides' philosophical poem On Nature, Vishwa Adluri considers Parmenides as a thinker of mortal singularity, a thinker who is concerned with the fate of irreducibly unique individuals. Adluri argues that the tripartite division of Parmenides' poem allows the thinker to brilliantly hold together the paradox of speaking about being in time and articulates a tragic knowing: mortals may aspire to the transcendence of metaphysics, but are inescapably returned to their mortal condition. Hence, Parmenides' poem articulates a "tragic return", i.e., a turn away from metaphysics to the community of mortals. In this interpretation, Parmenides' philosophy resonates with post-metaphysical and contemporary thought. The themes of human finitude, mortality, love, and singularity echo in thinkers such as Arendt, and Schürmann as well. Plato, Parmenides and Mortal Philosophy also includes a complete new translation of 'On Nature' and a substantial overview and bibliography of contemporary scholarship on Parmenides.
Myth And Philosophy In Platonic Dialogues
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Author : Omid Tofighian
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-11-15
Myth And Philosophy In Platonic Dialogues written by Omid Tofighian and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-15 with Philosophy categories.
This book rethinks Plato’s creation and use of myth by drawing on theories and methods from myth studies, religious studies, literary theory and related fields. Individual myths function differently depending on cultural practice, religious context or literary tradition, and this interdisciplinary study merges new perspectives in Plato studies with recent scholarship and theories pertaining to myth. Significant overlaps exist between prominent modern theories of myth and attitudes and approaches in studies of Plato’s myths. Considering recent developments in myth studies, this book asks new questions about the evaluation of myth in Plato. Its appreciation of the historical conditions shaping and directing the study of Plato’s myths opens deeper philosophical questions about the relationship between philosophy and myth and the relevance of myth studies to philosophical debates. It also extends the discussion to address philosophical questions and perspectives on the distinction between argument and narrative.
The First Philosophers
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Author : Robin Waterfield
language : en
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Release Date : 2000-09-07
The First Philosophers written by Robin Waterfield and has been published by Oxford Paperbacks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-09-07 with Philosophy categories.
A complete collection of philosophical writing of the Presocratics and Sophists, this book shows how "the first philosophers" paved the way for Plato and Aristotle, hence influencing the whole of Western thought.
Borges And Plato
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Author : Shlomy Mualem
language : en
Publisher: Iberoamericana Editorial
Release Date : 2012
Borges And Plato written by Shlomy Mualem and has been published by Iberoamericana Editorial this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Literary Criticism categories.
This comparative approach shows how the Platonic viewpoint sheds new light on Borges' essayistic and fictional work. Analyses to which extent his thought is deeply rooted in classical philosophical doctrines.
Philosophy Before Socrates
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Author : Richard D. McKirahan
language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2011-03-15
Philosophy Before Socrates written by Richard D. McKirahan and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-15 with Philosophy categories.
Since its publication in 1994, Richard McKirahan's Philosophy Before Socrates has become the standard sourcebook in Presocratic philosophy. It provides a wide survey of Greek science, metaphysics, and moral and political philosophy, from their roots in myth to the philosophers and Sophists of the fifth century. A comprehensive selection of fragments and testimonia, translated by the author, is presented in the context of a thorough and accessible discussion. An introductory chapter deals with the sources of Presocratic and Sophistic texts and the special problems of interpretation they present. In its second edition, this work has been updated and expanded to reflect important new discoveries and the most recent scholarship. Changes and additions have been made throughout, the most significant of which are found in the chapters on the Pythagoreans, Parmenides, Zeno, Anaxagoras, and Empedocles, and the new chapter on Philolaus. The translations of some passages have been revised, as have some interpretations and discussions. A new Appendix provides translations of three Hippocratic writings and the Derveni papyrus.
Presocratics
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Author : James Warren
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-12-05
Presocratics written by James Warren and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-05 with History categories.
The earliest phase of philosophy in Europe saw the beginnings of cosmology and rational theology, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethical and political theory. It saw the development of a wide range of radical and challenging ideas: from Thales' claim that magnets have souls and Parmenides' account that there is only one unchanging existent to the development of an atomist theory of the physical world. This general account of the Presocratics introduces the major Greek philosophical thinkers from the sixth to the middle of the fifth century BC. It explores how we might go about reconstructing their views and understanding the motivation and context for their work as well as highlighting the ongoing philosophical interest of their often surprising claims. Separate chapters are devoted to each of the major Presocratic thinkers, including Xenophanes, Heraclitus, Parmenides, Anaxagoras, Empedocles, Leucippus and Democritus, and an introductory chapter sets the scene by describing their intellectual world and the tradition through which their philosophy has been transmitted and interpreted. With a useful chronology and guide to further reading, the book is an ideal introduction for the student and general reader.