Self-Knowledge in Plato's Phaedrus

by Charles L. Griswold Jr.

In this award-winning study of the Phaedrus, Charles Griswold focuses on the theme of 'self-knowledge.'"Determined to take every part of the dialogue seriously as a single deliberate philosophical design, Griswold analyses each episode in turn, with subtlety and much sensitivity. . . . This is a book well worth reading, and a commendable effort." Martha Nussbaum, Times Literary Supplement Relying on the principle that form and content are equally important to the dialogue's meaning, Griswold shows how the concept of self-knowledge unifies the profusion of issues set forth by Plato. Included are a new preface and an updated comprehensive bibliography of works on the Phaedrus.

Genres: Philosophy

Paperback

First published September 10, 1986

About the author

Before coming to Boston University in 1991, Charles Griswold taught at Howard University. He has held visiting appointments at the Université de Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (2004) and Yale University (1996, as Olmsted Visiting Professor). His teaching and research address various themes, figures, and historical periods.

Reviews

[Bruce Majors · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this long ago when I took a class on this dialogue with the author at Catholic University's School of Philosophy.

I know I found both impressive (it was probably annoyingly obvious I had a little crush - I always get a crush on anyone, of either sex, who is half way presentable who loves classical political philosophy (perhaps I need a throuple as a symposium?).

Sadly I remember little, other than I think the Phaedrus further explored the image if the tripartite soul (a throuple of its own!). Before the curtain falls, maybe I can get into a Catherine Project class on this dialogue. If so I hope to see you there Goodreader

Anyway Dr. Griswold is great and you should read his other books. I may myself.

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

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