Title: The enemies of perfection : Oakeshott, Plato, and the critique of rationalism /
Authors: Candreva, Debra, 1971-
Publisher: Lexington Books,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Oakeshott, Michael,; Plato; Rationalism History.; Political science Philosophy History
Abstract: "In The Enemies of Perfection, Debra Candreva argues that Plato's philosophy is among the most important influences on Oakeshott's thought, with his debts to Plato far outweighing his criticisms. Further, Candreva's examination of Oakeshott's treatment of Plato forms the basis of an argument against the view that a radical gap between ancient and modern thought renders ancient philosophy either inaccessible or irrelevant to current thinking."--Jacket.
Contents: 1. Introduction why Plato? -- 2. Rationalism and the nature of politics -- 3. Rationalism, knowledge, and philosophy -- 4. Philosophy and practice -- 5. Philosophy and the moral life -- 6. Conclusion.