Platos Lysis: translation, introductory study and notes

Author(s)

Helena Andrade Maronna

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: São Paulo.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas (FFLCH/SBD)
• Defense date: 2015-02-03

Examining board members

Daniel Rossi Nunes Lopes; Roberto Bolzani Filho; Fernando Maciel Gazoni

• Advisor: Daniel Rossi Nunes Lopes

Abstract

The main purpose of this dissertation is the integral translation of Plato\'s Lysis. The translation is based on Oxford Classical Text, Platonis Opera, III (Oxford, 1903), edited by John Burnet. Besides the translation, an introductory study on dialogue\'s issues is also part of this research. Despite being framed as one of the definitional aporetic dialogues by many scholars, the Lysis presents a highly philosophical complexity and structure that distinguish it from other dialogues of that group (Charmides, Laches, Euthyphro, Hippias Major). The question \' \' does not appear throughout the text, although it underlies the dialogue; Socrates\' behavior towards his interlocutors is quite diverse, as well as the speakers themselves do not present an alleged knowledge on the issue of discussion. From this standpoint, we attempt to presnt a constructive interpretation of the dialogue that comprises a twofold reading: one concerning the dramatic or dialogic framework, and the other the logical-argumentative context even though these two levels are eventually intertwined. The work offers a valuable lesson about the philosophical discourse that we can apprehend within the intersection of these two levels of interpretation. Insofar as this lesson is also closely linked to the aporias that permeate the entire dialogue, we contend that this twofold reading is intrinsically related to the positive role of aporia in the development of philosophical activity. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 12/13247-1 - Plato's Lysis: translation, introductory study and notes
• Grantee: Helena Andrade Maronna
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master