Women in Plato’s Political Theory
Description
Women in Plato's Political Theory argues that Plato's philosophy is a gendered philosophy; it contains within its basic tenets notions associated with masculinity. Consequently, the book explores the reasons why, in The Republic Plato includes women in the ruling class of his proposed ideal State on apparently equal terms with men and appears to offer them the opportunity to become Philosopher Kings, the ultimate rulers.
Keywords
Political ScienceHistory & TheoryPhilosophyPoliticalHistory & SurveysAncient & ClassicalSocial ScienceGender Studies
1998Book
Author(s)Morag Buchan
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780333666074
LanguageEnglish
