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In the early fourth century B.C., Plato founded his famous Athenian school, the Academy. Among the students who came to study there were two women, Axiothea of Phlius, who wore men''s clothes, and Lasthenia of Mantinea. In five dialogues, inspired by those of Plato, C. D. C. Reeve imagines these women in conversation with one another, with Plato himself, and with their fellow Academician, Aristotle. The topics they discuss--women, art, justice, freedom, and the nature of reality--are all drawn from Plato''s Republic. Their lively exchanges, which quickly engage the reader, are at once an exciting and accessible introduction to some of Republic''s central themes and an exploration of some of the most controversial questions we face in trying to make sense of our complexly shared lives.



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These compelling dialogues invite and inspire readers to engage in a reflective journey of discovery focusing on several key philosophical themes. They provide a unique and valuable resource ideal for an introduction to philosophy and to feminist theory. --Robin Wang, Loyola Marymount University


These dialogues are models of good philosophical discussion. . . great teaching pieces. --Paul Woodruff, University of Texas, Austin

Women in the Academy

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      Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
      Published 1 November 2001
      ISBN-13 9780872206021
      978-0872206021
      ISBN-10 872206025
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      Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In the early fourth century B.C., Plato founded his famous Athenian school, the Academy. Among the students who came to study there were two women, Axiothea of Phlius, who wore men''s clothes, and Lasthenia of Mantinea. In five dialogues, inspired by those of Plato, C. D. C. Reeve imagines these women in conversation with one another, with Plato himself, and with their fellow Academician, Aristotle. The topics they discuss--women, art, justice, freedom, and the nature of reality--are all drawn from Plato''s Republic. Their lively exchanges, which quickly engage the reader, are at once an exciting and accessible introduction to some of Republic''s central themes and an exploration of some of the most controversial questions we face in trying to make sense of our complexly shared lives.



      Trade Review

      These compelling dialogues invite and inspire readers to engage in a reflective journey of discovery focusing on several key philosophical themes. They provide a unique and valuable resource ideal for an introduction to philosophy and to feminist theory. --Robin Wang, Loyola Marymount University


      These dialogues are models of good philosophical discussion. . . great teaching pieces. --Paul Woodruff, University of Texas, Austin

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