Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-129) and index.
Contents:
Introduction. Philosophical Comedy as an Aesthetic Critique of Political Ideals -- Plato's and Aristophanes's Comedy -- Communist Terror: Republic V and VIII and the Assembly Women -- The Rule of Satiated Mediocrity: Republic VI and the Knights -- Failures of High-Minded Politics: Republic VI and the Birds -- No Laughing Matter: Tyranny in Republic VIII and IX -- Conclusion: Self-Examination and Communal Justice.
Summary:
"Plato and Aristophanes claims that our search for communal justice must start with self-examination. Marina Marren strikes up a conversation between three of Aristophanes's comedies-Assembly Women, Knights, and Birds-and Plato's Republic, prompting questions about one's convictions and actions"-- Provided by publisher.
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