Plato's Symposium : a reader's guide /
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| Author / Creator: | Cooksey, Thomas L. |
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| Imprint: | London ; New York : Continuum, ©2010. |
| Description: | 1 online resource (v, 174 pages) |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Continuum reader's guides Continuum reader's guides. |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11285390 |
| Summary: | This is a student-friendly introduction to a key text in Ancient Philosophy. In many regards the dialectical counterpart of the Republic, the Symposium is one of the richest and most influential of the Platonic dialogues, resonating not only with Western philosophy, but also with literature art and theology. While Plato ostensibly dramatizes a humorous account of a drinking party, he presents a profoundly serious explication of Eros that challenges the limits of reason, the nature of gender, identity and narrative form. Plato's Symposium: A Reader's Guide presents a concise introduction to the text, offering invaluable guidance on: historical, literary and philosophical context; key themes; reading the text; reception and influence; and, further reading. Continuum Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (v, 174 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781441157348 1441157344 1472598393 9781472598394 1282875108 9781282875104 9786612875106 6612875100 9781441150042 1441150048 9780826440679 0826440673 9780826444172 0826444172 |