JOURNAL ARTICLE

Crito's Homeric Embassy.

  • Published In: Philosophy & Literature, 2023, v. 47, n. 1. P. 83 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Arieti, James A. 3 of 3

Abstract

This paper is an analysis of Plato's use of the embassy to Achilles in Homer's Iliad book 9 as a literary template for Crito's mission to persuade Socrates to escape from prison in Athens. Plato's purpose is to elevate the nature of a hero by contrasting the impulsive, impetuous, mercurial temper of Achilles with the steady, thoughtful, deliberative, calmly rational argument of Socrates. Plato shows, in a volley fired at the poet, how the philosopher is more meaningfully heroic than the warrior, for where the warrior aims selfishly at securing his own honor, the philosopher aims at political virtue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Philosophy & Literature. 2023/04, Vol. 47, Issue 1, p83
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0190-0013
  • DOI:10.1353/phl.2023.a899680
  • Accession Number:164285763
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