The Virtue of S?phrosun? in Plato's Gorgias and Phaedrus by K... - 9798855805529

State University of New York Press

The Virtue of S?phrosun? in Plato's Gorgias and PhaedrusAuthor(s): Kristian Sheeley\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: State University of New York Press, United States\nImprint: State University of New York Press\nISBN-13: 9798855805529, 979-8855805529\nSynopsis\nA unique interpretation of Plato's account of moderation and the contemporary relevance of Plato's ethical thought.\n\nS?phrosun? is one of the four moral virtuesalong with wisdom, courage, and justicethat Plato discusses most frequently, though it is perhaps the most difficult one for modern readers to understand. While this Greek term is often translated as \""moderation,\"" it is widely acknowledged that English does not have a suitable match for it. This book interprets Plato's masterful reflections on s?phrosun? in two of his dialogues, Gorgias and Phaedrus. Author Kristian Sheeley demonstrates that Plato depicts Socrates customizing his accounts of s?phrosun? for the sake of motivating his interlocutors to cultivate it in th.