Myth and Philosophy in Platonic Dialogues by Omid Tofighian (English) Paperback

Description: Myth and Philosophy in Platonic Dialogues by Omid Tofighian This book rethinks Platos creation and use of myth by drawing on theories and methods from myth studies, religious studies, literary theory and related fields. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book rethinks Platos creation and use of myth by drawing on theories and methods from myth studies, religious studies, literary theory and related fields. Individual myths function differently depending on cultural practice, religious context or literary tradition, and this interdisciplinary study merges new perspectives in Plato studies with recent scholarship and theories pertaining to myth. Significant overlaps exist between prominent modern theories of myth and attitudes and approaches in studies of Platos myths. Considering recent developments in myth studies, this book asks new questions about the evaluation of myth in Plato. Its appreciation of the historical conditions shaping and directing the study of Platos myths opens deeper philosophical questions about the relationship between philosophy and myth and the relevance of myth studies to philosophical debates. It also extends the discussion to address philosophical questions and perspectives on the distinctionbetween argument and narrative. Back Cover This book rethinks Platos creation and use of myth by drawing on theories and methods from myth studies, religious studies, literary theory and related fields. Individual myths function differently depending on cultural practice, religious context or literary tradition, and this interdisciplinary study merges new perspectives in Plato studies with recent scholarship and theories pertaining to myth. Significant overlaps exist between prominent modern theories of myth and attitudes and approaches in studies of Platos myths. Considering recent developments in myth studies, this book asks new questions about the evaluation of myth in Plato. Its appreciation of the historical conditions shaping and directing the study of Platos myths opens deeper philosophical questions about the relationship between philosophy and myth and the relevance of myth studies to philosophical debates. It also extends the discussion to address philosophical questions and perspectives on the distinction between argument and narrative. Author Biography Omid Tofighian is Lecturer in Rhetoric and Composition in the School of Literature, Art, and Media and Honorary Research Associate in the School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry at the University of Sydney, Australia. He has also lectured and conducted research in the UAE, Belgium, Netherlands and intermittent periods in Iran. His research combines philosophy with rhetoric, religion, popular culture, transnationalism, displacement and discrimination. Table of Contents 1. Introduction: Myth and Philosophy on Stage – Connections, Divisions and Interdependence.- 2. Mutual Scaffolding: Unifying Myth and Philosophy.- 3. Dialogue Analysis.- 4. Conclusion: Where Does Myth Belong?. Promotional "This book is a wonderful application of modern theories of myth to the myths in Platos dialogues. The author argues that some theories fi t some dialogues and others. The seriousness with which theories are considered is most commendable. Rather than enlisting just one theory to fi gure out all of Plato or, worse, spurning all theories as somehow irrelevant to deciphering myth in philosophy, this book uses an array of theories to make sense of Platos myths. Myth and philosophy prove intertwined: each illuminates the other. An excellent book." (Robert A. Segal, Sixth Century Chair in Religious Studies, University of Aberdeen, UK) "Tofi ghian presents an original exploration of the connections between myth and argument in a range of Platonic dialogues. He brings modern myth studies into play, and consistently employs contextual sensitivity to reject easy dichotomies. His approach deepens our understanding of Plato, and confi rms the philosophers fame as a writer." (Frans de Haas, Professor of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, Leiden University, The Netherlands) "Tofi ghian brings a wide knowledge of modern theories of myth to bear on a consistently systematic investigation of Platos myths, and the results of his rigorous but sensible approach to Plato are always thought-provoking." (Harold Tarrant, Professor Emeritus, School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Newcastle, Australia) Feature Offers the first extended study which investigates myth in Plato alongside historical analysis and theoretical criticism of the modern tradition of myth studies. Opens up valuable possibilities for further interdisciplinary research in Plato studies. Incorporates textual evidence, insights from the history of ideas and literary theory, and engages with socio-cultural research. Details ISBN1349845507 Author Omid Tofighian Publisher Palgrave Macmillan ISBN-10 1349845507 ISBN-13 9781349845507 Format Paperback Short Title MYTH & PHILOSOPHY IN PLATONIC Language English Media Book Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 250 Edition 1st Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-04-23 DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-58044-3 AU Release Date 2017-04-23 NZ Release Date 2017-04-23 UK Release Date 2017-04-23 Illustrations XIX, 250 p. Edition Description 1st ed. 2016 Alternative 9781137580436 DEWEY 184 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly 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! TheNile_Item_ID:116524970;

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