{"product_id":"the-roots-of-political-philosophy-ten-forgotten-socratic-dialogues-agora-editions","title":"The Roots of Political Philosophy: Ten Forgotten Socratic Dialogues (Agora Editions)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book consists of literal English translations of ten Socratic dialogues that have been largely neglected for the last century. Although everyone of these dialogues belongs to the classical canon of Platonic writings and was accepted as genuine in antiquity  most were condemned as forgeries in the early nineteenth centuryand have remained under a shadow ever since. In his long introductory essay  Thomas L. Pangle offers a spirited criticism of arguments that have been adduced to support the view that some of the dialogues are counterfeit and shows in scrupulous detail why he believes in their authenticity. Each dialogue is accompanied by an interpretive essay that demonstrates how a close reading of the dialogue sheds revealing light on the Platonic understanding of political theory  ethics  aesthetics  and the philosophic way of life as exemplified by Socrates. The essays include previously published pieces  some of classic stature  as well as studies written especially for this volume. Opening an entirely new dimension of Platonic studies  The Roots of Political Philosophy addresses  in a fresh or unfamiliar perspective  major themes and puzzles such as: the nature of law  of property  and of acquisitiveness; the meaning of Socrates famous \"demonic voice\"; what is at stake in the poetic claim to inspiration; and the psychology of the tyrannic as opposed to the statesmanlike or political personality. Political scientists  philosophers  classicists  and students who are familiar with the textual approach associated with Leo Strauss will welcome this book  as will other readers with an interest in ancient Greek philosophy and political thought. Contributors and translators: Allan Bloom  Christopher Bruell  Steven Forde  James Leake  Carnes Lord  James H. Nichols  Clifford Orwin  Thomas L. Pangle  Leo Strauss  and David Sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966575931445,"sku":"ByrdShop_0801494656","price":23.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780801494659.jpg?v=1770569364","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-roots-of-political-philosophy-ten-forgotten-socratic-dialogues-agora-editions","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}