The political soul : Plato on thumos, spirited motivation, and the city /

Josh Wilburn examines the relationship between Plato's views on psychology and his political philosophy. Focusing on his reflections on the spirited part of the tripartite soul, or thumos, and spirited motivation, he explores the social and political challenges that occupy Plato throughout his...

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Plato on thumos, spirited motivation, and the city
1. Verfasser:
Wilburn, Joshua J.
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2021.
Ausgabe:
First edition.
Zusammenfassung:
Josh Wilburn examines the relationship between Plato's views on psychology and his political philosophy. Focusing on his reflections on the spirited part of the tripartite soul, or thumos, and spirited motivation, he explores the social and political challenges that occupy Plato throughout his works.
Umfang:
1 online resource (xxv, 340 pages).
Anmerkungen:
This edition also issued in print: 2021.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:
0-19-194723-7
0-19-260640-9
Schlagworte:
Plato.
Plato > Criticism and interpretation.
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