Myth And Philosophy In Platonic Dialogues
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Myth and Philosophy in Plato's Phaedrus
Author: Daniel S. Werner
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: 2012-07-09
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.
Plato's Myths
Author: Catalin Partenie
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: 2009-02-12
A collection of essays by eminent philosophers examining the ways in which Plato's most famous myths are interwoven with his philosophy.
Myth and Philosophy in Platonic Dialogues
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.