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Plato's ideal of the Common Good

Anatomy of a concept of timeless significance

Harald Haarmann author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Peter Lang AG

Published:22nd Jun '17

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This study documents various historical instances in the development of the concept «Common Good». The author reflects about Plato's theory of Forms, which is infused with the idea of good, as the first principle of being. Plato was not the first philosopher to address the theme of the Common Good although he was the first to construct a political theory around it. This theme has remained a central agenda for philosophers throughout the ages

ISBN: 9783631724125

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 320g

166 pages

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