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March 17, 2024Mind0 citationsOpen Access

Of Rule and Office: Plato’s Ideas of the Political, by Melissa Lane

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CRChristopher Rowe

Key Points

  • Examines ideas of rule within the context of political philosophy, emphasizing their ethical dimensions.
  • Key philosophical implications center around governance and the nature of political office in Plato's work.
  • Published in a comprehensive journal article, this review provides insights into classical theories of governance and ethics in politics.  Enhances understanding of Plato's contributions to modern political thought, indicating relevance for contemporary ethical dilemmas.

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Journal Article Of Rule and Office: Plato's Ideas of the Political, by Melissa Lane Get access Of Rule and Office: Plato's Ideas of the Political, by Melissa Lane. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2023. Pp xi + 461. Christopher Rowe Christopher Rowe Durham University, UK c.j.rowe@durham.ac.uk Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Mind, fzae001, https://doi.org/10.1093/mind/fzae001 Published: 17 March 2024

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