Myth, Metaphysics and Dialectic in Plato's Statesman

David A. White is Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, DePaul University, Chicago, USA.

'This book makes a valuable contribution to the interpretation of Plato's Statesman, especially in regard to its relationship to the Philebus.' Journal of Hellenic Studies 'There is plenty to be grateful for in this book, especially in its account of the centrality of the myth in the dialogue, and as a thorough investigation of a difficult dialogue.' The Heythrop Journal 'White's observations are detailed and often incisive, greater in number than could be summed up in a brief review, and there is much to reward even the reader who is not persuaded by the overall argument.' Ancient Philosophy 'While this book is, at times difficult to read, it is worth it to the scholar of Plato to work through the text in order to consider White’s astute observations and unique interpretations.' Logical Analysis and History of Philosophy

• Contents: Preface; Introduction: the Statesman and metaphysics; The dialectical road to myth [257a-68d]; The cosmos motion, matter, measure [268d-74e]; Paradigms: knowledge and reality [274e-83b]; Measurement and dialectic [283b-7b]; The art of statecraft [287b-311c]; The good: Statesman and Philebus; The good and the aporetic structure of the Statesman; Epilogue: statecraft, metaphysics and the Laws; Notes; Bibliography; Index.