The Play of Character in Plato's Dialogues

This book is an interpretation of Plato in general, and several dialogues in particular, from the point of view of dramatic characterization. It thus forms part of the growing movement towards reading Plato dramatically, as opposed to reading him as if he wrote treatises like most philosophers. At the same time, it is intended to show traditional analytical philosophical interpreters the significance of such literary features for understanding the philosophical issues at stake. Its overall goal is to bridge the gulf still existing between such interpreters and more literary readers.

Author: Ruby Blondell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/26/2002
Pages: 466
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780521793001

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2003 pg. 994

About the Author
Blondell, Ruby: - Ruby Blondell is Professor of Classics at the University of Washington and author of two books and many articles on Greek drama and philosophy.