Finitude and Transcendence in the Platonic Dialogues

This book explains how to read Plato, emphasizing the philosophic importance of the dramatic aspects of the dialogues, and showing that Plato is an ironic thinker and that his irony is deeply rooted in his philosophy.

About the author

Drew A. Hyland is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Philosophy at Trinity College and the author of several books, including Finitude and Transcendence in the Platonic Dialogues, also published by SUNY Press.

Product details

• Authors: Drew A Hyland, Drew A. Hyland
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.08.1995
• EAN: 9780791425107
• ISBN: 978-0-7914-2510-7
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 227 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 299 g
• Series: SUNY Series in Ancient Greek P; Suny Ancient Greek Philosophy
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day