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Exploring the relationship between philosophy and poetry, this interpretation of the Odyssey by Seth Benardete posits that Homer may have been the first to engage in Platonic thought. The work delves into the interplay between rationality and irrationality within human nature, offering a unique perspective on the epic's themes and its philosophical implications.
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The Bow and the Lyre, Seth Benardete
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Bow and the Lyre
- Subtitle
- A Platonic Reading of the Odyssey
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Seth Benardete
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 194
- ISBN13
- 9780742565968
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the relationship between philosophy and poetry, this interpretation of the Odyssey by Seth Benardete posits that Homer may have been the first to engage in Platonic thought. The work delves into the interplay between rationality and irrationality within human nature, offering a unique perspective on the epic's themes and its philosophical implications.