Platonic Conversations by M. M. McCabe
Platonic Conversations by M. M. McCabe is a collection of essays on philosophical dialogue and how it shapes the reading of Plato, other ancient thinkers, and later philosophy. Its focus is the relationship between argument, knowledge, virtue, perception, and value, rather than a general introduction to Plato.
At a glance
- Essays examine conversation as a philosophical method in Plato's dialogues and the work of his predecessors and successors.
- Connects reflective reading with arguments about knowledge, perception, virtue, and value in Plato and Aristotle.
Reference price: $130.00
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Pros
- The essay collection offers a focused treatment of philosophical dialogue and reflective reading.
- Its subject spans Plato, Aristotle, and the wider ancient philosophical tradition.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 23, 2015 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0198732880 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0198732884 |
| Weight listed | 1 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying Plato and ancient Greek philosophy who want essays focused on dialogue as a method of inquiry.
- Students or researchers interested in how knowledge, perception, virtue, and value relate in ancient philosophy.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad introductory survey of Plato or a collection of primary-source dialogues.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Platonic Conversations about?
M. M. McCabe's essays consider how conversation informs the reading of Plato's dialogues and the work of earlier and later philosophers, with attention to argument, knowledge, virtue, perception, and value.
Is this a collection of Plato's dialogues?
The supplied description identifies it as a selection of McCabe's essays about Platonic conversation and philosophical reading, not as an edition of Plato's dialogues.
What are the listed publication details?
The listing gives Oxford University Press as publisher, English as the language, a first edition, and 416 pages. It lists the publication date as June 23, 2015.
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