Matthew Arnold is a great Victorian poet and a leading social critic."Dover Beach"is one of Arnold's most famous poems. Critics differ widely on how to interpret Matthew Arnold's choice of"Sopho...Matthew Arnold is a great Victorian poet and a leading social critic."Dover Beach"is one of Arnold's most famous poems. Critics differ widely on how to interpret Matthew Arnold's choice of"Sophocles"in it. Many critics argue that the introduction of the Greek author Sophocles in the second stanza strengthened the theme in a large degree by forming a contrast between the present and past. Some others think that Arnold chooses Sophocles because he appreciates Hellenism. But most of the critics attempt to discover a specific reference to Sophocles. In this article, the author is going to discuss why reasons mentioned above can not explain the role"Sophocles"played in improving the theme of"Dover Beach"and prove that"Sophocles"was used by Arnold, a pious Christian, to grieve for the collapse of faith.展开更多
Socrates' discussions in Plato's early dialogues are predominantly concerned with value-concepts. The discussions often start with the social roles which Socrates5 partners play and the virtues associated with...Socrates' discussions in Plato's early dialogues are predominantly concerned with value-concepts. The discussions often start with the social roles which Socrates5 partners play and the virtues associated with those roles. They react to a widespread uncertainty concerning the decline of moral as well as a reassessment of values, all of which took place in the course of the fifth century. Plato's Socrates tried to prove that one's life should be guided by standards such as true justice. In this context, he also referred to Hesiod, who had advanced a new concept of justice in reaction to a private problem, but also in an effort to contribute to a change of values in the society of his time (the 8th century). Thus, to some extant Hesiod can be regarded as a forerunner of those like Plato who tried to establish fixed norms which are separated from personal interests and should be observed in order to live a good life. I shall argue that Hesiod's position itself is based on a transformation of an ancient concept and influenced later poets like Aeschylus, Sophocles and, despite his criticism, even Plato.展开更多
文摘Matthew Arnold is a great Victorian poet and a leading social critic."Dover Beach"is one of Arnold's most famous poems. Critics differ widely on how to interpret Matthew Arnold's choice of"Sophocles"in it. Many critics argue that the introduction of the Greek author Sophocles in the second stanza strengthened the theme in a large degree by forming a contrast between the present and past. Some others think that Arnold chooses Sophocles because he appreciates Hellenism. But most of the critics attempt to discover a specific reference to Sophocles. In this article, the author is going to discuss why reasons mentioned above can not explain the role"Sophocles"played in improving the theme of"Dover Beach"and prove that"Sophocles"was used by Arnold, a pious Christian, to grieve for the collapse of faith.
文摘Socrates' discussions in Plato's early dialogues are predominantly concerned with value-concepts. The discussions often start with the social roles which Socrates5 partners play and the virtues associated with those roles. They react to a widespread uncertainty concerning the decline of moral as well as a reassessment of values, all of which took place in the course of the fifth century. Plato's Socrates tried to prove that one's life should be guided by standards such as true justice. In this context, he also referred to Hesiod, who had advanced a new concept of justice in reaction to a private problem, but also in an effort to contribute to a change of values in the society of his time (the 8th century). Thus, to some extant Hesiod can be regarded as a forerunner of those like Plato who tried to establish fixed norms which are separated from personal interests and should be observed in order to live a good life. I shall argue that Hesiod's position itself is based on a transformation of an ancient concept and influenced later poets like Aeschylus, Sophocles and, despite his criticism, even Plato.
