Subjects
Plato. Dialogues, Plato. Protagoras -- Structure, Plato. Protagoras -- Criticism and interpretation
Abstract
The Homeric forms that Plato uses as a template for the Dialogues all contribute to a fictional recasting of the historical figure of Socrates as an epic Hero: the philosopher-king. This paper traces the idea of a recollection of return in the Protagoras as a means by which Plato creates this fictional image of Socrates. The traditional Greek notion of agon, with all its attendant functions and forms, helps Plato reveal a Socrates whose divine right as a philosopher-king would be the best hope for a return to the power and glory of Athens.
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/13148
Recommended Citation
Zemke, Roger
(1992)
"Protagoras: Recollection of Return,"
Anthós Journal (1990-1996): Vol. 1:
No.
3, Article 6.
Available at:
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/anthos_archives/vol1/iss3/6
