Studies of Plato's metaphysics have tended to emphasise either the radical change between the early Theory of Forms and the late doctrines of the Timaeus and the Sophist, or to insist on a unity of approach that is unchanged throughout Plato's career. The author lays out an alternative approach. Focussing on two metaphysical doctrines of central importance to Plato's thought - the Theory of Forms and the doctrine of Being and Becoming - he suggests a continuous progress can be traced through Plato's works. He presents his argument through an examination of the metaphysical sections of six of the dialogues: the Euthyphro, Phaedo, Republic, Parmenides, Timaeus, and Sophist.
| ISBN: | 9780415627733 |
| Publication date: | 10th September 2012 |
| Author: | William J Prior |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 202 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions. Plato |
| Genres: |
Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy |
Studies of Plato's metaphysics have tended to emphasise either the radical change between the early Theory of Forms and the late doctrines of the Timaeus and the Sophist, or to insist on a unity of approach that is unchanged throughout Plato's career. The author lays out an alternative approach.
Unity and Development in Plato's Metaphysics features in the following genres: Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy
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Unity and Development in Plato's Metaphysics was written by William J Prior and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Unity and Development in Plato's Metaphysics has 202 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Library Editions. Plato series
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