Eros and Socratic political philosophy

This book offers a new account of Plato's view of eros, or romantic love, by asserting that Socrates is critical of eros because of its connection to irrational religious beliefs.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Levy, David
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Series: Recovering political philosophy
Subjects:
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137342713
Summary: This book offers a new account of Plato's view of eros, or romantic love, by asserting that Socrates is critical of eros because of its connection to irrational religious beliefs.
TO COME.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9781137345387.
Carrier Form: 216 p.
ISBN: 9781137345387
9781137342713 :
1137342714 :
CLC: B502.232
Contents: Introduction 1. The Republic's Blame of Eros 2. The Phaedrus' Praise and Blame of Eros 3. Socrates' Symposium Speech Conclusion.