
Socratic Testimonies
Luis E. Navia(Author)
University Press of America
2nd Edition
Published on 25. June 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
302 pages
978-0-7618-2333-9 (ISBN)
Description
Socratic Testimonies offers a well-structured introduction to the study of Socrates by way of exploring some of the main writings about him from Aristophanes, Xenophon, and Plato. In this second edition, the translations have been revised and annotated by the author. An extensive bibliography of modern works on Socrates is included. The selections are accompanied by extensive and detailed annotations that clarify names and terms with which the reader many not be familiar. Intended as an introductory text for undergraduate students, Socratic Testimonies will help students gain an appreciation of the importance of the philosophical legacy and traditions associated with Socrates.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-2333-9 (9780761823339)
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Previous edition
Luis E. Navia
Socratic Testimonies
Book
02/1987
Rowman & Littlefield
€54.72
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Person
Luis E. Navia is Professor of Philosophy, New York Institute of Technology.
Content
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Outlines of the Socratic Problem
Chapter 3 The Testimony of Aristophanes
Chapter 4 The Testimony of Xenophon
Chapter 5 The Apology
Chapter 6 The Memorabilia
Chapter 7 The Testimony of Plato
Chapter 8 The Republic (Book 1)
Chapter 9 The Euthyphro
Chapter 10 The Apology
Chapter 11 The Crito
Chapter 12 The Phaedo (selections)
Chapter 13 Diogenes Laertius: The Life of Socrates
Chapter 14 Appendix- The Allegory of the Cave
Chapter 15 Bibliography
Chapter 16 Index of Names
Chapter 2 Outlines of the Socratic Problem
Chapter 3 The Testimony of Aristophanes
Chapter 4 The Testimony of Xenophon
Chapter 5 The Apology
Chapter 6 The Memorabilia
Chapter 7 The Testimony of Plato
Chapter 8 The Republic (Book 1)
Chapter 9 The Euthyphro
Chapter 10 The Apology
Chapter 11 The Crito
Chapter 12 The Phaedo (selections)
Chapter 13 Diogenes Laertius: The Life of Socrates
Chapter 14 Appendix- The Allegory of the Cave
Chapter 15 Bibliography
Chapter 16 Index of Names