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Philosophos: Plato's Missing Dialogue,Used
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Plato famously promised to complement the Sophist and the Statesman with another work on a third sort of expert, the philosopherbut we do not have this final dialogue. Mary Louise Gill argues that Plato promised the Philosopher, but did not write it, in order to stimulate his audience and encourage his readers to work out, for themselves, the portrait it would have contained. The Sophist and Statesman are themselves members of a larger series starting with the Theaetetus, Plato's investigation of knowledge, and the whole series relies on the Parmenides, the second part of which presents a philosophical exercise, introduced as the first step in a larger philosophical program. Gill contends that the dialogues leading up to the missing Philosopher, though they reach some substantive conclusions, are philosophical exercises of various sorts designed to train students in dialectic, the philosopher's method; and that a second version of the Parmenides exercise, closely patterned on it, spans parts of the Theaetetus and Sophist and brings the philosopher into view. This is the exercise about being, the subjectmatter studied by Plato's philosopher. Plato hides the pieces of the puzzle and its solution in plain sight, forcing his students (and modern readers) to dig out the pieces and reconstruct the project. Gill reveals how, in finding the philosopher through the exercise, the student becomes a philosopher by mastering his methods. She shows that the target of Plato's exercise is internally related to its pedagogical purpose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Philosophos: Plato's Missing Dialogue'? A: 'Philosophos: Plato's Missing Dialogue' explores the concept of the philosopher and the philosophical method as intended by Plato. Author Mary Louise Gill argues that the missing dialogue serves as a pedagogical tool for students to engage with Plato's ideas actively.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Philosophos: Plato's Missing Dialogue' is Mary Louise Gill, a noted scholar in philosophy.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Philosophos: Plato's Missing Dialogue' was published on December 5, 2012.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: This book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Philosophos: Plato's Missing Dialogue' contains a total of 302 pages.
- Q: Is the book in good condition? A: Yes, the book is categorized as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of Greece, focusing on philosophical themes related to Plato.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Philosophos: Plato's Missing Dialogue' is available in its first edition.
- Q: Does the book include any practical exercises? A: Yes, the book discusses philosophical exercises designed to engage students in dialectic, which is central to Plato's teaching methods.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Plato's philosophical methods, particularly how to reconstruct the ideas surrounding the missing dialogue on the philosopher.