James Arieti is professor of classics at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia.
Professor Arieti's experiment in strictly dramatic interpretation deserves attention by historians of philosophy. Journal of the History of Philosophy This work represents a major contribution to Plato scholarship. It is amazing that the author could come up with such an innovative reading of texts that have been the subject of intensive study for many centuries. What is more amazing is that he presents such a convincing case for its correctness! -- William Cobb, College of William and Mary Reading Arieti's playful treatment of various dialogues, one realizes that his analyses of characters are stimulating and sometimes brilliant... Arieti's book is well designed for teachers ... provides generous notes... Moreover, Areiti's readings are always stimulating ... APA Newsletter on Teaching Philosophy
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