Dialectic of Eros and Myth of the Soul in Plato's Phaedrus
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In this paper, I question a widespread reading of a passage in the last part of the Phaedrus dealing with the science of dialectic. According to this reading, the passage announces a new method peculiar to the later Plato aiming at defining natural kinds. I show that the Phaedrus itself does not support such a reading. As an alternative reading, I suggest that the science of dialectic, as discussed in the passage, must be seen as dealing primarily with philosophical rhetoric and knowledge of human souls.
Translated title of the contribution | Eros' dialektik og myten om sjælen i Platons Phaidros |
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Original language | English |
Book series | Symbolae Osloenses |
Volume | 84 |
ISSN | 0039-7679 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2010 |
- Faculty of Humanities
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