{"product_id":"the-roots-of-political-philosophy-9780801494659","title":"The Roots of Political Philosophy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book consists of literal English translations of ten Socratic dialogues that have been largely neglected for the last century. Although everyone of these dialogues belongs to the classical canon of Platonic writings and was accepted as genuine in antiquity, most were condemned as forgeries in the early nineteenth centuryand have remained under a shadow ever since. In his long introductory essay, Thomas L. Pangle offers a spirited criticism of arguments that have been adduced to support the view that some of the dialogues are counterfeit and shows in scrupulous detail why he believes in their authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach dialogue is accompanied by an interpretive essay that demonstrates how a close reading of the dialogue sheds revealing light on the Platonic understanding of political theory, ethics, aesthetics, and the philosophic way of life as exemplified by Socrates. The essays include previously published pieces, some of classic stature, as well as studies written especially f\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe [commentaries] are not line-by-line explanations of the text, but essays which explain the dialogues, closely following the development of arguments and comparing similar ideas found elsewhere in the Platonic corpus. They are insightful and thought-provoking...The editorial purpose is clearly to present a modern translation for readers with no Greek and a dependable translation for scholars unwilling or unable to deal always with the original text. Footnotes explain significant text variants and provide helpful historical information. An especially good introduction by the editor deals with the authenticity of the opuscula. Roots is a valuable document for both serious and casual students of Platonic philosophy. —Religious Studies Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors\u003cbr\u003e Editor's IntroductionHIPPARCHUS (translated by Steven Forde)\u003cbr\u003e The Political Philosopher in Democratic Society: The Socratic View, by Allan BloomMINOS (translated by Thomas L. Pangle)\u003cbr\u003e On the \u003ci\u003eMinos\u003c\/i\u003e, by Leo StraussLOVERS (translated by James Leake)\u003cbr\u003e On the Original Meaning of Political Philosophy: An Interpretation of Plato's\u003ci\u003e Lovers\u003c\/i\u003e, by Christopher BruellCLEITOPHON (translated by Clifford Orwin)\u003cbr\u003e On the \u003ci\u003eCleitophon\u003c\/i\u003e, by Clifford OrwinTHEAGES (translated by Thomas L. Pangle)\u003cbr\u003e On the \u003ci\u003eTheages\u003c\/i\u003e, by Thomas L. PangleALCIBIADES I (translated by Carnes Lord)\u003cbr\u003e On the \u003ci\u003eAlcibiades I\u003c\/i\u003e, by Steven FordeLACHES (translated by James H. Nichols, Jr.)\u003cbr\u003e Introduction to the \u003ci\u003eLaches\u003c\/i\u003e, by James H. Nichols, Jr.LESSER HIPPIAS (translated by James Leake)\u003cbr\u003e Introduction to the\u003ci\u003e Lesser Hippias\u003c\/i\u003e, by James LeakeGREATER HIPPIAS (translated by David R. Sweet)\u003cbr\u003e Introduction to the \u003ci\u003eGreater Hippias\u003c\/i\u003e, by David R. SweetION (translated by Allan Bloom)\u003cbr\u003e An Interpretation of Plato's \u003ci\u003eIon\u003c\/i\u003e, by Allan Bloom\u003ci\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003e Index of Names\u003cbr\u003e Index of Discussions of Other Platonic Dialogues\u003cbr\u003e Index of Subjects\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornell University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405178806615,"sku":"9780801494659","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780801494659.jpg?v=1730488999","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-roots-of-political-philosophy-9780801494659","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}