The Philosophical Importance of the Dialogue Form for Plato

Graduate Faculty Philosophy Journal 26 (1):13-28 (2005)
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Much has been written on Plato’s use of the dialogue form, and his complete avoidance of the usual philosophical treatise or lecture format. I will summarize some familiar points before giving my own view.

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10.5840/gfpj20052618

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