Myth and Philosophy in Plato's Phaedrus

Myth and Philosophy in Plato's Phaedrus
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 309
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ISBN-10 : 9781107021280
ISBN-13 : 1107021286
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Download or read book Myth and Philosophy in Plato's Phaedrus written by Daniel S. Werner and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-07-09 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the role of myth in Plato's Phaedrus, arguing that it leads readers to participate in Plato's dialogues and to engage in self-examination.


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