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Liberation and Authority

Plato's Gorgias, the First Book of the Republic, and Thucydides

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  • 292 pages
  • 11 hours of reading

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Original comparative readings reveal significant parallels between Plato's Gorgias, the Republic, and Thucydides' History, particularly in their exploration of "natural justice" as articulated by figures like Callicles, Thrasymachus, and in the Melian Dialogue. The book delves into the overarching developments present in these works, highlighting how they address themes of liberation and authority, offering fresh insights into their philosophical and historical contexts.

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Liberation and Authority, Nicholas Thorne

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2023
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