| Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Plato and the Trial of Socrates Revised Edition Contributor(s): Brickhouse, Thomas C. (Author), Smith, Nicholas D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415156823 ISBN-13: 9780415156820 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $32.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2004 Annotation: Plato is the most important philosopher in the history of Western philosophy. This guidebook introduces and examines his three dialogues that deal with the death of Socrates: "Euthphryo," "Apology" and "Crito." These dialogues are widely regarded as the closest exposition of Socrates' ideas. "Plato and the Trial of Socrates" introduces and assesses: * Plato's life and the background to the three dialogues * The ideas and text in the three dialogues * Plato's continuing importance to philosophy "Plato and the Trial of Socrates" will be ideal for anyone coming to Plato or the three dialogues for the first time. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical |
| Dewey: 184 |
| LCCN: 2003022822 |
| Series: Routledge Philosophy Guidebooks |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 5.04" W x 7.76" (0.64 lbs) 312 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Socrates is one of the most influential philosophers in western civilisation, and Plato his most famous pupil. The Euthyphro, Apology of Socrates, Crito and the death scene from the Phaedo are Plato's account of Socrates' trial and execution, and together they provide the most important depiction of Socrates' ideas. In this GuideBook, Brickhouse and Smith provide clear explanations of these texts for students coming to them for the first time. Situating the works in their historical context, the authors carefully go through each text, exploring the philosophical issues raised in an accessible way. Plato and the Trial of Socrates is the ideal introduction to both the ideas of Socrates and the work of Plato. |