Isbn: 9781025466514 - plato: 8. statesman. philebus (8 resultados)

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Statesman' and 'Philebus' are two foundational works of Western philosophy that explore the complexities of political leadership and the nature of the good life. In 'Statesman,' the dialogue attempts to define the ideal ruler through the rigorous application of dialectical division. By distinguishing the true statesman from the mere orator or tyrant, the work investigates the relationship between specialized knowledge, divine providence, and the necessity of law in human governance.In 'Philebus,' the focus shifts toward ethics and metaphysics as the participants debate whether pleasure or wisdom is the primary ingredient of human happiness. This late Socratic dialogue provides a sophisticated analysis of the different types of pleasure and the role of the 'limit' in creating a balanced, virtuous life. These works are celebrated for their analytical depth and their contribution to the Platonic tradition of inquiry into how humans should best organize their societies and their souls. As vital components of the classical canon, these dialogues remain indispensable for those studying ancient thought, political theory, and moral philosophy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. "Statesman" and "Philebus" are two foundational works of Western philosophy that explore the complexities of political leadership and the nature of the good life. In "Statesman," the dialogue attempts to define the ideal ruler through the rigorous application of dialectical division. By distinguishing the true statesman from the mere orator or tyrant, the work investigates the relationship between specialized knowledge, divine providence, and the necessity of law in human governance.In "Philebus," the focus shifts toward ethics and metaphysics as the participants debate whether pleasure or wisdom is the primary ingredient of human happiness. This late Socratic dialogue provides a sophisticated analysis of the different types of pleasure and the role of the "limit" in creating a balanced, virtuous life. These works are celebrated for their analytical depth and their contribution to the Platonic tradition of inquiry into how humans should best organize their societies and their souls. As vital components of the classical canon, these dialogues remain indispensable for those studying ancient thought, political theory, and moral philosophy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…