Δίκαιος and Cognates in Plato's Crito.
The term 'justice' and its cognates appear frequently enough in Plato's Crito to serve as a vehicle for all discussions of this dialogue. In this paper, I will examine the various usages of dik- in the Crito and show that, within the broad meaning of justice, each usage has a unique meaning. Only by...
| Publicado en: | Scripta Classica Israelica Vol. 42; pp. 91 - 111 |
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Israeli Society for the Promotion of Classical Studies
2023
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| Sumario: | The term 'justice' and its cognates appear frequently enough in Plato's Crito to serve as a vehicle for all discussions of this dialogue. In this paper, I will examine the various usages of dik- in the Crito and show that, within the broad meaning of justice, each usage has a unique meaning. Only by deciphering these specific meanings can the conversation between Crito and Socrates be fully understood, and Plato's message in the Crito properly evaluated. |
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