Women in Plato’s Political Theory

Buchan, M.

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.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1998-12-13

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780333750957

DOI: 10.1057/9780230389267

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 189