The Cave and the Light: Plato Versus Aristotle, and the Struggle for the Soul of Western Civilization
Arthur Herman explores the opposing visions of Plato and Aristotle and considers how their ideas shaped the intellectual foundations of Western civilization. Accessible and wide-ranging, this book introduces the enduring philosophical debate between two of history’s most influential thinkers.
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Arthur Herman examines the contrasting ideas associated with Plato and Aristotle.
The book presents their philosophical disagreement as a continuing struggle over the direction and values of Western civilization.
It offers readers an accessible introduction to two foundational thinkers and their lasting intellectual influence.
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