UNITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN PLATO'S METAPHYSICS.

Prior, William J.

ISBN 10: 070994005X / ISBN 13: 9780709940050

Published by Croom Helm:, 1985

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202 pages. "Studies of Plato's Meaphysics have tended to stress either the radical change betwee the early Theory of Forms and the late docrines of the Timaeus and the Sophist, or to insist on a unity of approach that is unchanged throught Plato's career. This book argues for a middle line between these two positions, suggesting that a continuous progress can be traced through Plato's works." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE DUST JACKET. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: UNITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN PLATO'S METAPHYSICS.
• Publisher: Croom Helm:
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 070994005X
• ISBN 13: 9780709940050
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

Studies of Plato’s metaphysics have tended to emphasise either the radical change between the early Theory of Forms and the late doctrines of the Timaeus and the Sophist, or to insist on a unity of approach that is unchanged throughout Plato’s career. The author lays out an alternative approach. Focussing on two metaphysical doctrines of central importance to Plato’s thought – the Theory of Forms and the doctrine of Being and Becoming – he suggests a continuous progress can be traced through Plato’s works. He presents his argument through an examination of the metaphysical sections of six of the dialogues: the Euthyphro, Phaedo, Republic, Parmenides, Timaeus, and Sophist.