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Paul Shorey investigates the fundamental question of whether Plato's philosophical system maintains a consistent, unified core throughout his various dialogues. Shorey, a distinguished classical scholar, challenges the prevailing 19th-century tendency to fragment Plato's work into distinct chronological stages of development. By analyzing the linguistic and thematic threads across the Platonic corpus, he argues for a coherent underlying philosophy that persists despite the evolving literary forms of the dialogues.
What You Will Find
This work is regarded as a foundational text in 20th-century Platonic scholarship, noted for its staunch defense of the unity of Plato's thought against the prevailing analytical trends of its time. The text remains a dense, scholarly resource intended for advanced students and academics interested in the history of classical philosophy.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1968-02-01
Publisher:
Shoe String Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
0208001077
ISBN-13:
9780208001078
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