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Of Art and Wisdom: Plato's Understanding of Techne
Of Art and Wisdom Plato's Understanding of Techne
Author: David Roochnik
A comprehensive discussion of Plato's treatment of techne (technical knowledge), which shows that the final goal of Platonic philosophy is nontechnical wisdom.The Greek word techne, typically translated as "art," but also as "craft," "skill," "expertise," "technical knowledge," and even "science," has been decisive in shaping our "technological"...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780271032733
ISBN-10: 0271032731
Publication Date: 12/9/1998
Pages: 318
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Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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