Athens Victorious - by Greg Recco (Paperback)

Name: Athens Victorious - by Greg Recco (Paperback)
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Athens Victorious examines the notion of freedom in Plato's Republic, the proper understanding of which the author argues is essential for understanding the dialogue's ultimate political message.
About the Author: Greg Recco is tutor at St. John's College in Annapolis.
262 Pages
Philosophy, History & Surveys

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Athens Victorious examines the notion of freedom in Plato's Republic, the proper understanding of which the author argues is essential for understanding the dialogue's ultimate political message. A close, thorough, and innovative analysis of the section of the dialogue in which various constitutional options are discussed leads to the surprising conclusion that the dialogue is advocating democracy, not some kind of totalitarian state.

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Recco's book is truly ambitious and provocative.

Rooting his argument in a fresh interpretation of Plato's understanding of the soul and its relation to politics, Recco successfully undermines the view of Plato as an authoritarian. He sheds light on the complex psychology of freedom and its connections to democratic rule and to philosophy.

About the Author

Greg Recco is tutor at St. John's College in Annapolis.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .85 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 262

Genre: Philosophy

Sub-Genre: History & Surveys

Publisher: Lexington Books

Theme: Ancient & Classical

Format: Paperback

Author: Greg Recco

Language: English

Street Date: January 1, 2010

TCIN: 1004111909

UPC: 9780739123270

Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-5324

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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