Phaedrus And, The Seventh and Eighth Letters
Phaedrus And, The Seventh and Eighth Letters by Plato is a thought-provoking work published by Penguin in 1973. This first edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. In the “Phaedrus,” Plato explores the principles of rhetoric through a dialogue between Socrates and Phaedrus, arguing that rhetoric must be grounded in truth and inspired by love, reflecting the essence of true philosophical engagement.
Readers will find that this book delves into the art of rhetoric and its connection to love, illustrated through the metaphor of love as the charioteer of souls. Additionally, the seventh and eighth letters offer insights into the political dynamics of Sicily during Plato’s time, highlighting his challenges in realizing the concept of the philosopher-king. This edition provides a concise yet rich exploration of ancient philosophy and its historical context.
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In the “Phaedrus” Plato(427-347 B.C.) is concerned with establishing the principles of rhetoric.
Through the mouths of Socrates and Phaedrus he argues that rhetoric is only acceptable as an art when it is firmly based on the truth inspired by love, the common experience of true philosophic activity. It is in this dialogue that Plato employs the famous image of love as the driver of the chariot of souls.
The seventh and eight letters (which are accepted as genuine amongst those attributed to Plato) provide fascinating glimpses into the contemporary power struggle in Sicily and evidence his failure to put into practice his theory of philosopher-king.
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