Thrasymachus and the téchne of government

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-3173.2019.v42n2.02.p9

Keywords:

Thrasymachus, Socrates, Government, Téchne, Political philosophy

Abstract

By associating government with téchne, Thrasymachus states that government requires specific knowledge. This knowledge allows the ruler to benefit from the governed and to take advantage of them. In his definition of government, he equates this téchne with government by an unjust ruler, specifically that of a tyrant. This article aims to analyze the relevance of Thrasymachus’ arguments for political philosophy.

Author Biography

  • Luiz Maurício Bentim da Rocha Menezes, UEAP

    Professor de Filosofia, Ética e Política no Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Triângulo Mineiro (IFTM), Uberaba, MG – Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4925-9876 E-mail: lmbrmenezes@yahoo.com.br
    Doutor em Filosofia pela UFRJ.

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Published

2019-06-22 — Updated on 2022-07-22

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 2: April-June/2019

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Articles and Comments

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How to Cite

Thrasymachus and the téchne of government. (2022). Trans/Form/Ação, 42(2), 9-30. https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-3173.2019.v42n2.02.p9