{"product_id":"sophist-and-statesman-two-dialogues-9780486813448","title":"Sophist and Statesman: Two Dialogues","description":"These two dialogues by the greatest of the ancient Greek philosophers explore a vital concern of a democratic society: how to define the special abilities and qualities that make a genuine statesman. They further examine the distinction between an authentic statesman and the sophist, an individual who pretends to be a statesman but lacks the essential knowledge, personal qualities, and philosophical outlook. \u003cbr\u003eWritten after \u003ci\u003eParmenides \u003c\/i\u003e-- in which the philosopher condemned his own theory of separate, immaterial forms -- \u003ci\u003eSophist\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStatesman\u003c\/i\u003e are of special interest in terms of their reflection of Plato's conceptions of method and metaphysics. In addition, \u003ci\u003eStatesman \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a transitional view of the author's political philosophy in the period between the \u003ci\u003eRepublic\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eLaws.\u003c\/i\u003e Together, the dialogues illuminate Plato's growing preoccupation with practical knowledge, offering a more informal and pragmatic approach than his earlier works. This edition features the acclaimed translations by Benjamin Jowett.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlato (427-347 BC) ranks as the most important figure in the development of the Western philosophical tradition. His inexhaustible dialogues cover a wide range of philosophical questions and issues and are as enduringly alive and meaningful as they were 2,400 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50460329410834,"sku":"9780486813448","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3d984f8b-c4cf-4483-8200-ccd2b3bd6fe0.jpg?v=1730037920","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sophist-and-statesman-two-dialogues-9780486813448","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}