Socrates presents a compelling case for some life-changing
conclusions that follow from a close reading of Socrates’
arguments.
* Offers a highly original study of Socrates and his thought,
accessible to contemporary readers
* Argues that through studying Socrates we can learn practical
wisdom to apply to our lives
* Lovingly crafted with humour, thought-experiments and literary
references (from the Iliad to Harry Potter), and with
close reading sof key Socratic arguments
* Aids readers with diagrams to make clear complex arguments
Inhoudsopgave
Acknowledgments.
Translations Used.
Introduction.
The Ion:
1. Interpreting Socrates
The Apology:
2. Mission From God
3. Puzzling Notoriety
The Protagoras:
4. Bravery
5. Knowledge Rules
The Laches:
6. Bravery Again
7. Puzzling Pedagogy
The Lysis:
8. Love
The Euthydemus:
9. Luck
The Meno:
10. Desire
Book 1 of the Republic:
11. Benevolence
12. Happiness
13. Freedom
The Euthyphro:
14. Reverence
The Crito:
15. World Religion
The Phaedo:
16. Last Words
Epilogue: Socrates or Plato?
Index of Passages Cited.
General Index.
Over de auteur
George Rudebusch is Professor of Philosophy at Northern Arizona University. He is the author of Socrates, Pleasure, and Value (1999).
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