In this study, Levin explores Plato's engagement with the Greek literary tradition in his treatment of key linguistic issues. This investigation, conjoined with a new interpretation of the Republic's familiar critique of poets, supports the view that Plato's work represents a valuableprecedent for contemporary reflections on ways in which philosophy might benefit from appeals to literature. | The Ancient Quarrel Between Philosophy and Poetry Revisited by Susan B. Levin, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters