Plato's dialectic at play argument, structure, and myth in the Symposium / Kevin Corrigan and Elena Glazov-Corrigan.

Author/creator Corrigan, Kevin
Other author Corrigan, Elena.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoUniversity Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press,
Descriptionix, 266 p. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents Apollodorus's prologue : an imitation of an imitation -- Aristodemus's prologue : the destruction and transformation of the factual frame of reference -- The order of the speeches : formulating the problem -- From character to speech : the early speeches and their significance -- Diotima-Socrates : mythical thought in the making -- The greater mysteries and the structure of the Symposium so far -- Alcibiades and the conclusion of the Symposium : the test and trial of praise -- Conclusion : Plato's dialectic at play.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [241]-254) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2003024817
ISBN0271024623 (hardcover)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Electronic Resources Access Content Online ✔ Available