The ancient quarrel between philosophy and poetry revisited : Plato and the Greek literary tradition / Susan B. Levin.

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Levin, Susan B, 1961-

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online resource

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9780198031116
0198031114
1280834412
9781280834417

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Ancient quarrel between philosophy and poetry revisited.DDC classification:

184 22

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B395 .L375 2001eb

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Contents:

ABBREVIATIONS AND TEXTS; INTRODUCTION; 1. LITERARY ETYMOLOGY; 2. ETYMOLOGY AND THE CRATYLUS' SOURCES: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE LITERARY TRADITION'S IMPORTANCE; 3. THE STRUCTURE AND OUTCOME OF THE CRATYLUS' INQUIRY; 4. CONCEPTIONS OF APPROPRIATENESS: PLATO'S REVISION OF LITERARY USAGE IN THE PHAEDO AND REPUBLIC 5; 5. THE QUARREL BETWEEN PHILOSOPHY AND POETRY: A REEXAMINATION OF POETRY'S ROLE IN PLATO'S REPUBLIC; CONCLUSION; BIBLIOGRAPHY; GENERAL INDEX; INDEX LOCORUM.

Summary: In this study, Levin explores Plato's engagement with the Greek literary tradition in his treatment of key linguistic issues. This investigation, conjoined with a new interpretation of the Republic's familiar critique of poets, supports the view that Plato's work represents a valuable precedent for contemporary reflections on ways in which philosophy might benefit from appeals to literature.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-187) and indexes.

In this study, Levin explores Plato's engagement with the Greek literary tradition in his treatment of key linguistic issues. This investigation, conjoined with a new interpretation of the Republic's familiar critique of poets, supports the view that Plato's work represents a valuable precedent for contemporary reflections on ways in which philosophy might benefit from appeals to literature.