James M. Magrini

Gebundenes Buch

Politics of the Soul in the Alcibiades

Beschreibung

Politics of the Soul in the Alcibiades is an important book that develops an interpretation of the essence of the political (politics of the soul) as elucidated through the analysis of Socrates' practice of "self-cultivation" or care for the soul. In the process, it also confronts the issue of the problematic relationship between philosopher and statesman that is present to Plato's dialogues. The analysis contributes the following to ongoing scholarship: (1) It offers a detailed and critical discussion of the neglected and ofttimes maligned dialogue the Alcibiades; (2) It contributes to the reinterpretation of the traditional view of the Socratic method arguing for elenchus as an expression and instantiation of the normative politics it seeks to define; and (3) In developing a unique account of Socratic participatory democracy, it has the subordinate aim of demonstrating the value of Socratic practice over our own impoverished practice of political discourse. The text is suitable for scholars working in the fields of philosophy, ancient Greek philosophy, and classical studies. It would serve as an excellent secondary text for graduate level courses reading Plato's dialogues because it contains an extensive and sustained discussion of the Socratic method. In addition to graduate students, it is appropriate for college students pursuing courses in philosophy in their third or fourth year of study. Laypersons who are intellectually curious about philosophy, particularly those interested in Socrates, will be attracted to this text.

Autor

Dr. James M. Magrini teaches Western philosophy at the College of Dupage. He has published over fifty peer-reviewed articles and seven philosophy monographs and was awarded the 2017 Michael Oliker Award in philosophy of education. In 2013 he was the Outstanding Part-Time Liberal Arts Faculty Member at COD.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Peter Lang
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 318266
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 136
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Februar 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 276g
• ISBN-13: 9781433182662
• ISBN-10: 1433182661
• Artikelnr.: 60753948

Rezensionen

"This is an exceptional book. James M. Magrini combines original scholarship with an innovative reading of Plato's dialogue, which develops into a study that highlights and, importantly, recuperates the importance of the Alcibiades for reflections on ethics, justice, and self-cultivation. By conducting a stringent analysis of Plato's Alcibiades in terms of politics, power, ethics, and their inter-relationship, Magrini uncovers the striking actuality of the dialogue in today's political climate. I strongly recommend Magrini's text to scholars and students alike within the Humanities and the Social Sciences."-Elias Schwieler, Professor, Stockholm University