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portada Demodocus: The Craft of Persuasion - A Fragmentary Pseudo-Platonic Exploration of Rhetoric, Knowledge, and Statesmanship (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
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Physical Book
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Language
English
Pages
34
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
20.3x12.7x0.6 cm
ISBN13
9781806293322

Demodocus: The Craft of Persuasion - A Fragmentary Pseudo-Platonic Exploration of Rhetoric, Knowledge, and Statesmanship (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

Plato, Pseudo; Zengerink, Tim (Author) · Library of Alexandria · Hardcover

Demodocus: The Craft of Persuasion - A Fragmentary Pseudo-Platonic Exploration of Rhetoric, Knowledge, and Statesmanship (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) - Plato, Pseudo; Zengerink, Tim

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Synopsis "Demodocus: The Craft of Persuasion - A Fragmentary Pseudo-Platonic Exploration of Rhetoric, Knowledge, and Statesmanship (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)"

What if the power of persuasion was the most dangerous tool in the hands of the unwise?Demodocus is a fragmentary dialogue once attributed to Plato, now thought to be the work of a later Platonist. Despite its uncertain authorship, it captures the intellectual spirit of the Socratic tradition-posing challenging questions about the ethics of speech, the limits of human understanding, and the responsibilities of those who lead.This modern translation revives the neglected gem for contemporary readers, illuminating themes that echo through modern democracies and echo chambers alike.What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: A Forgotten Philosophical Dialogue Uncover a lesser-known text once linked to Plato, exploring themes of rhetoric, virtue, and power.A Deep Dive into Rhetorical Ethics Investigate the dangers of persuasive speech divorced from wisdom and justice.Insights for Modern Leadership and Media Draw powerful parallels between ancient debates and the manipulation of truth in today's political and social discourse.Accessible, Faithful Translation Carefully modernized to preserve the original tone while making the philosophical ideas clear and engaging for the contemporary reader.A Companion to the Platonic Tradition Perfect for readers familiar with Gorgias, Phaedrus, or The Republic who wish to deepen their understanding of Platonic thought-authentic or inspired.Step into a vivid philosophical exchange that challenges how we think about leadership, truth, and the responsibility of words. Begin your journey with Demodocus today.

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