Mitch Miller est un philosophe distingué dont l'œuvre explore en profondeur l'histoire de la pensée, allant des penseurs médiévaux à la philosophie continentale du XXe siècle. Il est particulièrement réputé pour ses analyses pénétrantes de Platon, où il a laissé une marque indélébile à travers ses publications. Son approche philosophique se caractérise par une analyse rigoureuse et une profonde compréhension des traditions intellectuelles classiques et modernes. La vaste érudition et les consultations académiques de Miller témoignent de son impact significatif dans le domaine.
The book explores the interplay between philosophical substance and literary form in Plato's later dialogues. It critiques the tendency of scholars to overlook the dramatic elements in favor of philosophical doctrines, arguing that this perspective limits understanding of the texts. By examining the integrity of drama and philosophy, the author seeks to demonstrate that the apparent decline in dramatic interest may stem from our own biases. The central aim is to encourage a holistic reading that appreciates the interplay of form, content, and communicative function in these works.
Miller's study demonstrates the value of integrating hermeneutic reading and conceptual analysis. His interpretation works out in detail the purpose and argument of the Parmenides as a whole and provides a new point of departure for discussion of its place in the Platonic corpus. Originally published in 1986. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
What is a city? Do people make cities or do cities make people? And can cities have second lives? We all inhabit cities, but what do they mean to us? What do we mean to them? Is the city a real thing in the 21st century? How do we integrate their pasts to their futures? What are the threats facing cities in the western world? These are just some of the questions posed by the fascinating studies in this book. Through essays, poems, psychogeography, short stories, and more, an array of today’s leading writers and thinkers join together to look at cities in the western world. Focusing on the two former industrial heartlands of Glasgow and Pittsburgh, this international and diverse collection is asking the big questions and getting the most creative answers. From Will Self’s psychogeography of Glasgow, to National Book Award winner Terrance Hayes’ stunning poetry, this collection will make you think, feel, fear, and fight for what part cities play in our daily lives. Bold, diverse, and daring, these pieces are a must for anyone who cares about where we live and what it means to live in the urban sprawl of now. Will Self, Jane Mccaffery, Edwin Morgan, Ewan Morrison, Terrance Hayes, Allan Wilson, Louise Welsh, Kapka Kassabova, Gerald Stern, Doug Johnstone, Lori Jagielka, Hilary Masters, David Kinloch, Yona Harvey, Sharon Dilworth, Lee Gutkind, Richard Wilson, and many more.
