The Enemies of Perfection: Oakeshott, Plato, and the Critique of Rationalism,New

The Enemies of Perfection: Oakeshott, Plato, and the Critique of Rationalism,New

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While some philosophers feel that Plato corrupted the practice of Western metaphysics, others feel his legacy has been abandoned to the detriment of Western thought. Even though Michael Oakeshott is well known for his critique of rationalism, and his denial that human reason is capable of achieving eternal truthstruths such as those articulated by Plato and his contemporariesOakeshott does not view Plato as the source of either error or truth. He instead considers Plato to be the proponent of an important dialectical manner of thinking.In The Enemies of Perfection, author Debra Candreva argues that Plato's philosophy is among the most important influences on Oakeshott's thought, with his debts to Plato far outweighing his criticisms. Further, Candreva's examination of Oakeshott's treatment of Plato forms the basis of an argument against the view that a radical gap between ancient and modern thought renders ancient philosophy either inaccessible or irrelevant to current thinking.

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  • Q: What is the main theme of 'The Enemies of Perfection'? A: The main theme of 'The Enemies of Perfection' is the critique of rationalism through the lens of Plato's philosophy and its influence on Michael Oakeshott's thought.
  • Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The Enemies of Perfection' is Debra Candreva.
  • Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 23, 2004.
  • Q: What is the binding type of 'The Enemies of Perfection'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
  • Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 168 pages.
  • Q: Is 'The Enemies of Perfection' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
  • Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Criticism.
  • Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
  • Q: What philosophical critique does the book address? A: The book addresses the critique of rationalism and explores the philosophical legacy of Plato as viewed by Michael Oakeshott.
  • Q: Does the book provide a favorable view of Plato's philosophy? A: Yes, the book argues that Plato's philosophy significantly influences Oakeshott's thought, suggesting that his contributions outweigh his criticisms.

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