Plato's Democratic Entanglements

Discover a fresh perspective on Plato's views on democracy in Plato's Democratic Entanglements by S. Sara Monoson, published by Princeton University Press in 2013. This insightful work challenges the conventional belief that Plato was a staunch adversary of democratic ideals. Instead, Monoson delves into Plato's nuanced engagement with democracy, exploring it as a complex web of cultural practices that intertwine both private and public life, alongside the governing institutions of his time. With 264 pages of thought-provoking analysis, this book invites readers to reconsider the implications of Plato's political philosophy and its relevance to contemporary discussions of democracy. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of political theory, Plato's Democratic Entanglements offers a compelling examination of the interplay between democracy and philosophy in ancient Greece.