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Author:
Levin, Susan B., 1961-
Title:
Plato's rivalry with medicine : a struggle and its dissolution / Susan B. Levin.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
xiv, 299 pages ; 25 cm
Subject:
Plato.
Medicine--Philosophy.
Medical ethics.
Bioethics.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Susan B. Levin argues that Plato's engagement with medicine is richer than previously recognised and that he views it as an important rival for authority on nature and flourishing. She further shows that Plato's work, particularly the 'Laws', holds significant promise for bioethics that has so far been nearly untapped.
ISBN:
0199919801 (hardback : alk. paper)
9780199919802 (hardback : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)866619961
LCCN:
2013042244
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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