Reversal concept of truth in Plato
Reversal concept of truth in Plato
Author(s): Alexei GloukhovSubject(s): Political Philosophy, Ancient Philosphy, Contemporary Philosophy
Published by: Новосибирский государственный университет
Keywords: Plato; tragedy; truth; reversal; the good; justice;
Summary/Abstract: The paper provides a historical background for the “reversal” concept of truth. In Attic drama, Plato found a way to approach the problem of conflict between the good and justice. By overcoming deficiencies of tragic representations, Plato came to understand human reality as a complex plot, prone to a complete change. His philosophical solution consisted of two steps: the birth of a proper narrative of the good and the verification of this narrative by a corresponding common narrative of justice. This verification is the basis for the reversal concept of truth, traces of which are operative also in Descartes and Heidegger.
Journal: ΣΧΟΛΗ. Философское антиковедение и классическая традиция
- Issue Year: XIII/2019
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 513-536
- Page Count: 24
- Language: English