Distinguishing the virtuous city of Alfarabi from that of Plato in light of his unique historical context
There is a tendency among scholars to identify Alfarabi’s political philosophy in general and his theory of the state in particular with that of Plato’s The Republic. Undoubtedly Alfarabi was well versed in the philosophy of Plato and was greatly influenced by it. He borrows the Platonic concept of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Afrikaans |
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2019-08-01
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| Series: | HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies |
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| Online Access: | https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/5370 |