Plato's ideal of the Common Good - Anatomy of a concept of timeless significance

This study documents various historical instances in the development of the concept «Common Good». The author reflects about Plato's theory of Forms, which is infused with the idea of good, as the first principle of being. Plato was not the first philosopher to address the theme of the Common Good although he was the first to construct a political theory around it. This theme has remained a central agenda for philosophers throughout the ages

List of contents

Introduction: The dream of social harmony - Plato and the homo politicus - The relation of the Common Good with society and state - The Common Good as an agent of social cohesion - The Common Good as valuable knowledge - The Common Good for all: Blindfolded justice and gender equality

About the author

Harald Haarmann is a German linguist and cultural scientist. He is Vice-President of the "Institute of Archaeomythology" in Sebastopol (California/USA) and director of its "European Branch" in Finland. His research fields are linguistics, cultural studies, and history of religion.

Product details

• Authors: Harald Haarmann
• Publisher: Peter Lang
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9783631724125
• ISBN: 978-3-631-72412-5
• No. of pages: 166
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 16 mm x 210 mm
• Weight: 320 g
• Illustrations: 8 Abb.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day