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Pour qu'on lise Platon

The essay contends that Plato has become chiefly a schoolroom presence, known indirectly through courses and manuals and therefore neglected by general readers. It examines how academic canonization can transform admiration into omission. The author analyzes stylistic and philosophical obstacles: extreme length, repeated conversational digressions, insistently minute dialectic, a maieutic technique that avoids firm conclusions, and recurring tensions or contradictions among dialogues, especially in the Republic. These features both explain readers' impatience and invite a more patient, interpretive approach.

By Émile Faguet
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The essay contends that Plato has become chiefly a schoolroom presence, known indirectly through courses and manuals and therefore neglected by general readers. It examines how academic canonization can transform admiration into omission. The author analyzes stylistic and philosophical obstacles: extreme length, repeated conversational digressions, insistently minute dialectic, a maieutic technique that avoids firm conclusions, and recurring tensions or contradictions among dialogues, especially in the Republic. These features both explain readers' impatience and invite a more patient, interpretive approach.

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Émile Faguet

Émile Faguet was a French author and literary critic known for his insightful explorations of literature and philosophy. His notable works include "Initiation into Literature" and "The Cult of Incompetence," where he critiques societal norms and the challenges of intellectual responsibility. Faguet's writing often reflects a deep engagement with the moral and philosophical dilemmas of his time, making significant contributions to literary criticism and thought. He also wrote on the works of classical playwrights, such as in "Corneille expliqué aux enfants," aiming to make literature accessible to younger audiences. His diverse body of work continues to resonate with readers interested in the intersections of literature, philosophy, and ethics.

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