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The Bloomsbury Companion to Socrates

Professor John Bussanich editor Professor Nicholas D Smith editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:6th Dec '12

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Featuring chapters by leading international scholars in Ancient Philosophy, this is a comprehensive one volume reference to guide to Socrates' thought.

Socrates, the largely enigmatic Greek thinker, is universally considered to have laid the foundations of western philosophy. This guide to Socrates life and death, character and philosophical concerns, features thirteen specially commissioned sections, covering various aspects of Socratic thought.Socrates, the largely enigmatic Greek thinker, is universally considered to have laid the foundations of western philosophy. His philosophy, available to us through the early dialogues of Plato and the writings of his contemporaries, has had a remarkably enduring influence on virtually every area of philosophical enterprise. This comprehensive and accessible guide to Socrates life and death, character and philosophical concerns, features thirteen specially commissioned sections, written by a team of leading experts in the field of ancient philosophy, covering every aspect of Socratic thought. The Companion presents a comprehensive overview of the various features, themes and topics apparent in Socrates' thought, including Socratic irony, metaphysics, epistemology, happiness, virtue, moral psychology, philosophy of love, political philosophy, and religious belief. It concludes with a thoroughly comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources. This is an essential reference tool for anyone working in the field of ancient philosophy.

The excellent opening essay by Robin Waterfield will prove essential reading for students of the historical Socrates. Several other essays provide significant correctives to older approaches and indicate fruitful directions for further exploration. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through graduate students; general readers. -- A.P. Johnson, Lee University * CHOICE *
This new companion to Socrates will be very welcome to scholars. The book aims "to assemble a comprehensive guide to the main issues engaged in the philosophy of Socrates". These essays fulfill that aim admirably ... [and] is an excellent volume on Socratic philosophy for advanced readers. -- Peter Aronoff, Trinity School, USA * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

ISBN: 9781441112842

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 812g

448 pages