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- Title
Andrea Nightingale, Philosophy and Religion in Plato's Dialogues. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2021. xii + 296 pp, ISBN 978-1108837309, US $ 39.99.
- Authors
Mayhew, Robert
- Abstract
Andrea Nightingale's book, "Philosophy and Religion in Plato's Dialogues," challenges the prevailing secular interpretation of Plato's works by emphasizing the importance of religion in ancient Greek culture. Nightingale argues that scholars have overlooked the religious elements present in Plato's dialogues, such as concepts, rituals, and institutions. The book provides valuable insights into the religious aspects of Plato's philosophy, although the claim of widespread secular readings of Plato may be debatable. The article is a review of the book by Jenny Strauss Clay, discussing the content of each chapter and raising methodological concerns about the omission of Plato's dialogue "Laws." The review suggests that a sequel focusing on "Laws" would be beneficial.
- Subjects
PHILOSOPHY &; Religion in Plato's Dialogues (Book); IMMORTALITY of the soul; ANCIENT philosophy; ANCIENT philosophers; RELIGIOUS thought; REINCARNATION
- Publication
Rhizomata, 2024, Vol 12, Issue 1, p147
- ISSN
2196-5110
- Publication type
Book Review
- DOI
10.1515/rhiz-2024-0008