Statesman is one of Plato's later political works, a companion piece to Sophist. Less dramatic and more dogmatic than his earlier dialogues, Socrates is here reduced to a minor character while most of the conversation is carried on by a mysterious stranger from Elea. The purpose of the dialogue is partly to define a statesman, but also to demonstrate the use of the procedure of division in reaching a definition. By dividing a subject up into successive limbs like the limbs of a tree, the dialogue provides a model for how to conduct a philosophical enquiry. Along with the better-known Republic and Laws, Statesman is essential to a complete understanding of Plato's evolving political thought.

Media	Bøker Pocketbok (Bok med mykt omslag og limt rygg)
Utgitt	12. november 2009
ISBN13	9781605125374
Utgivere	Akasha Classics
Antall sider	146
Mål	216 × 140 × 8 mm · 195 g
Språk	Engelsk