The Question of Historical Context and the Study of Plato
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 6355486 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Peter J Ahrensdorf (autor de correspondencia) |
| Año | 1994 |
| Volumen | 27 |
| Número | 1 |
| Páginas | 113-135 |
| Fecha de publicación | 1994-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | No |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Polity (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 0032-3497 • E-ISSN: 1744-1684 |
| Editorial | University of Chicago Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2307/3235088 |
| OpenAlex | W2322472850 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 3 |
This article challenges Quentin Skinner's claim that a belief in the importance of studying the historical context of classical texts is incompatible with the belief that we can learn timeless truths from them. The author uses a study of Plato to show that political philosophers adapt their writings to their immediate audience as well as address posterity. He contends that a study of the historical context of a work is necessary for distinguishing its timely and timeless aspects and developing a deeper appreciation of the latter
Context (archaeology · Epistemology · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Timeless · Classical Philosophy and Thought · History · Law · Philosophy · Psychology
| Obras citantes distintas | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citas por año | 0,13 |
| Intervalo de citas | 2002 - 2011 (10) |
| Velocidad de citación | historical |
| Altamente citado | No |
| Tipos de cita | Neutras: 3 |