by Tiago Lier (Author)
In a novel interpretation of Plato's Phaedrus, Tiago Lier argues that Socrates' defense of rhetoric stems from a tension between the desires that motivate speech and the limited power of speech to realize those desires. This tension culminates in a philosophical ethic that Socrates and Plato cultivate through their respective forms of rhetoric.
Author Biography
Tiago Lier holds a doctorate in political science and is a research administrator at the University of Calgary.
Number of Pages: 298
Dimensions: 0.61 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: March 15, 2022