Plato's Reception of Parmenides by John A. Palmer (English) Paperback Book

Description: Plato's Reception of Parmenides by John A. Palmer John Palmer gives a view of Platos uses and understanding of his most important Presocratic predecessor, Parmenides. Palmer first explores Parmenides influence on Platos middle-period epistemology and metaphysics, then shows how Plato uses his own understanding to confront various sophistic appropriations of Parmenides. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description John Palmer presents a new and original account of Platos uses and understanding of his most important Presocratic predecessor, Parmenides. Adopting an innovative approach to the appraisal of intellectual influence, Palmer first explores the Eleatic underpinnings of central elements in Platos middle-period epistemology and metaphysics. He then shows how in the later dialogues Plato confronts various sophistic appropriations of Parmenides while simultaneouslydeveloping his own deepened understanding. Along the way Palmer gives fresh readings of Parmenides poem in the light of the Platonic reception, and discusses Platos view of Parmenides relation to suchkey figures as Xenophanes, Zeno, and Gorgias. By tracing connections among the uses of Parmenides over the course of several dialogues, Palmer both demonstrates his fundamental importance to the development of Platos thought and furthers understanding of central problems in Platos own philosophy. Author Biography John A. Palmer is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Florida, Gainesville. He was previously Research fellow at Clare Hall, Cambridge. Table of Contents 1: Platos Middle-Period Reception of Parmenides2: Plato and the Sophisti Appropriations of Parmenides3: Platos Parmenides in the Later DialoguesAppendices; Bibliography; Index locorum; General Index Review `Review from previous edition Palmer has found a new angle from which to tell the story of the development of the metaphysics of the later dialogues. His analyses of Platos arguments are careful and sober, and his tracing of their antecedents in Platos reading of Parmenides is innovative and valuable.Owen Goldin, BMCR`This excellent and extensive survey is valuable reading for scholars and graduate students interested in Platos metaphysics and epistemology.N. D. Smith, Choice`a challenging and interesting book ... every serious student of ancient philosophy will want to read it.Heythrop Journal`This is a learned book and there is much that is both new and valuable. The discussion of the sight-lovers of Republic 5 ... is very good, and the accounts of Gorgias influence on the arguments of the Parmenides and the Sophist are particularly insightful. Palmer has read widely and critically, and he engages with much modern and contemporary scholarship.Patricia Curd, The Classical Review, 2000 Long Description John Palmer presents a new and original account of Platos uses and understanding of his most important Presocratic predecessor, Parmenides. Adopting an innovative approach to the appraisal of intellectual influence, Palmer first explores the Eleatic underpinnings of central elements in Platos middle-period epistemology and metaphysics. He then shows how in the later dialogues Plato confronts various sophistic appropriations of Parmenides while simultaneouslydeveloping his own deepened understanding. Along the way Palmer gives fresh readings of Parmenides poem in the light of the Platonic reception, and discusses Platos view of Parmenides relation to such key figures as Xenophanes, Zeno, and Gorgias. By tracing connections among the uses of Parmenides overthe course of several dialogues, Palmer both demonstrates his fundamental importance to the development of Platos thought and furthers understanding of central problems in Platos own philosophy. Review Text `Review from previous edition Palmer has found a new angle from which to tell the story of the development of the metaphysics of the later dialogues. His analyses of Platos arguments are careful and sober, and his tracing of their antecedents in Platos reading of Parmenides is innovative and valuable. Owen Goldin, BMCR`This excellent and extensive survey is valuable reading for scholars and graduate students interested in Platos metaphysics and epistemology.N. D. Smith, Choice`a challenging and interesting book ... every serious student of ancient philosophy will want to read it.Heythrop Journal`This is a learned book and there is much that is both new and valuable. The discussion of the sight-lovers of Republic 5 ... is very good, and the accounts of Gorgias influence on the arguments of the Parmenides and the Sophist are particularly insightful. Palmer has read widely and critically, and he engages with much modern and contemporary scholarship.Patricia Curd, The Classical Review, 2000 Review Quote This is a learned book and there is much that is both new and valuable. The discussion of the sight-lovers of Republic 5 ... is very good, and the accounts of Gorgias influence on the arguments of the Parmenides and the Sophist are particularly insightful. Palmer has read widely andcritically, and he engages with much modern and contemporary scholarship.Patricia Curd, The Classical Review, 2000 Feature a new perspective on both Plato and Parmenidesan innovative approach to the history of philosophythe first book by an outstanding young scholarall Greek translated Details ISBN0199251592 Author John A. Palmer Short Title PLATOS RECEPTION OF PARMENIDES Language English ISBN-10 0199251592 ISBN-13 9780199251599 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 184 Year 2002 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations bibliography, indexes Edition Description Revised Position Assistant Professor and Director of EMS and Disaster Medicine Affiliation Health Protection Agency, UK and Imperial College and Kings College, London, UK DOI 10.1604/9780199251599 UK Release Date 2002-02-14 AU Release Date 2002-02-14 NZ Release Date 2002-02-14 Edited by Virginia Murray Birth 1938 Death 1979 Qualifications QC Pages 308 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2002-02-14 Alternative 9780198238003 Audience Professional & Vocational Imprint Oxford University Press We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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