Plato the teacher : the crisis of The republic / William H.F. Altman.
| Author/creator | Altman, William H. F., 1955- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, ©2012. |
| Description | xxii, 489 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | In this book, the author shines a light on the pedagogical technique of the playful Plato, especially his ability to create living discourses that directly address the student. Reviving an ancient concern with reconstructing the order in which Plato intended his dialogues to be taught, as opposed to determining the order in which he wrote them, Altman breaks with traditional methods by reading Plato's dialogues as a multiplex but coherent curriculum in which the Allegory of the Cave occupies the central place. His reading of Plato's Republic challenges the true philosopher to choose the life of justice exemplified by Socrates and Cicero by going back down into the Cave of political life for the sake for the greater Good. --from back cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2011046892 |
| ISBN | 9780739171387 |
| ISBN | 0739171380 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780739171394 (electronic) |
| ISBN | 0739171399 (electronic) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | JC71.P6 A53 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |