Platos Socrates by Smith and Brickhouse 1996 Trade Paperback-image
Platos Socrates by Smith and Brickhouse 1996 Trade Paperback-image
Platos Socrates by Smith and Brickhouse 1996 Trade Paperback-image
Platos Socrates by Smith and Brickhouse 1996 Trade Paperback-image
Platos Socrates by Smith and Brickhouse 1996 Trade Paperback-image
Platos Socrates by Smith and Brickhouse 1996 Trade Paperback-image
Platos Socrates by Smith and Brickhouse 1996 Trade Paperback-image

Platos Socrates by Smith and Brickhouse 1996 Trade Paperback

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Synopsis: This book develops novel accounts of many of the most controversial topics in the philosophy of Socrates. The authors first develop Socrates' methodological, epistemological, and psychological views before examining his ethical, political, and religious convictions. The results reveals both the richness amd the remarkable coherence of the philosophy of Plato's Socrates., Socrates, as he is portrayed in Plato's early dialogues, remains one of the most controversial figures in the history of philosophy. This book concerns six of the most vexing and often discussed features of Plato's portrayal: Socrates' methodology, epistemology, psychology, ethics, politics, and religion. Brickhouse and Smith cast new light on Plato's early dialogues by providing novel analyses of many of the doctrines and practices for which Socrates is best known. Included are discussions of Socrates' moral method, his profession of ignorance, his denial of akrasia , as well as his views about the relationship between virtue and happiness, the authority of the State, and the epistemic status of his daimonion . By revealing the many interconnections among Socrates' views on a wide variety of topics, this book demonstrates both the richness and the remarkable coherence of the philosophy of Plato's Socrates., Socrates, as he is portrayed in Plato's early dialogues, remains one of the most controversial figures in the history of philosophy. This book concerns six of the most vexing and often discussed features of Plato's portrayal: Socrates' methodology, epistemology, psychology, ethics, politics, and religion. Brickhouse and Smith cast new light on Plato's early dialogues by providing novel analyses of many of the doctrines and practices for which Socrates is best known. Included are discussions of Socrates' moral method, his profession of ignorance, his denial of akrasia, as well as his views about the relationship between virtue and happiness, the authority of the State, and the epistemic status of his daimonion. By revealing the many interconnections among Socrates' views on a wide variety of topics, this book demonstrates both the richness and the remarkable coherence of the philosophy of Plato's Socrates. Format: Trade Paperback Item Width: 9.1 in Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Number of Pages: 256 Pages LC Classification Number: B317 Intended Audience: College Audience Subject: History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical Dewey Decimal: 183/.2 ISBN-13: 9780195101119 Language: English Item Height: 0.7 in Reviews: "Can be read profitably by anyone interested in ancient Greek philosophy....Certainly one of the best introductions there is to Socratic thought....A superb analysis of Socratic philosophy, which can be recommended without hesitation to students and specialists alike."-- Bryn Mawr Classical Review "This excellent book...has numerous virtues: clear, detailed examination of the texts, which enables the reader to wrestle firsthand with the questions in context; wide-ranging, fair consideration of the secondary literature; strong arguments for original interpretations of important problems; and the uncanny capacity to educate the beginner and stimulate the scholar....Certainly the best book on Socratic philosophy. Strongly recommended."-- Choice, "Can be read profitably by anyone interested in ancient Greek philosophy....Certainly one of the best introductions there is to Socratic thought....A superb analysis of Socratic philosophy, which can be recommended without hesitation to students and specialists alike."--Bryn Mawr Classical Review"This excellent book...has numerous virtues: clear, detailed examination of the texts, which enables the reader to wrestle firsthand with the questions in context; wide-ranging, fair consideration of the secondary literature; strong arguments for original interpretations of important problems; and the uncanny capacity to educate the beginner and stimulate the scholar....Certainly the best book on Socratic philosophy. Strongly recommended."--Choice, "A brilliant collection of essays by the authors that set a standard in socratic studies that will be hard to match. Beautifully done!"--A.L. Herman, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, "[This book] can be read profitably by anyone interested in ancient Greekphilosophy....Certainly one of the best introductions there is to Socraticthought....A superb analysis of Socratic philosophy, which can be recommendedwithout hesitation to students and specialists alike."--Bryn Mawr ClassicalReview, "This excellent book...has numerous virtues: clear, detailed examinationof the texts, which enables the reader to wrestle firsthand with the questionsin context; wide-ranging, fair consideration of the secondary literature;strong arguments for original interpretations of important problems; and theuncanny capacity to educate the beginner and stimulate the scholar....Certainlythe best book on Socratic philosophy. Strongly recommended."--Choice, "The best general study of Plato's Socrates....The book is clearly written and supplied with good indexes and a bibliography."--Ethics, "Can be read profitably by anyone interested in ancient Greekphilosophy....Certainly one of the best introductions there is to Socraticthought....A superb analysis of Socratic philosophy, which can be recommendedwithout hesitation to students and specialists alike."--Bryn Mawr ClassicalReview, "A brilliant collection of essays by the authors that set a standard insocratic studies that will be hard to match. Beautifully done!"--A.L. Herman,University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, "Can be read profitably by anyone interested in ancient Greek philosophy....Certainly one of the best introductions there is to Socratic thought....A superb analysis of Socratic philosophy, which can be recommended without hesitation to students and specialists alike."--Bryn Mawr Classical Review "This excellent book...has numerous virtues: clear, detailed examination of the texts, which enables the reader to wrestle firsthand with the questions in context; wide-ranging, fair consideration of the secondary literature; strong arguments for original interpretations of important problems; and the uncanny capacity to educate the beginner and stimulate the scholar....Certainly the best book on Socratic philosophy. Strongly recommended."--Choice, "[This book] can be read profitably by anyone interested in ancient Greek philosophy....Certainly one of the best introductions there is to Socratic thought....A superb analysis of Socratic philosophy, which can be recommended without hesitation to students and specialists alike."--Bryn MawrClassical Review, "Can be read profitably by anyone interested in ancient Greek philosophy....Certainly one of the best introductions there is to Socratic thought....A superb analysis of Socratic philosophy, which can be recommended without hesitation to students and specialists alike."--Bryn Mawr ClassicalReview "This excellent book...has numerous virtues: clear, detailed examination of the texts, which enables the reader to wrestle firsthand with the questions in context; wide-ranging, fair consideration of the secondary literature; strong arguments for original interpretations of important problems; and the uncanny capacity to educate the beginner and stimulate the scholar....Certainly the best book on Socratic philosophy. Strongly recommended."--Choice, "Can be read profitably by anyone interested in ancient Greek philosophy....Certainly one of the best introductions there is to Socratic thought....A superb analysis of Socratic philosophy, which can be recommended without hesitation to students and specialists alike."--Bryn Mawr Classical Review"This excellent book...has numerous virtues: clear, detailed examination of the texts, which enables the reader to wrestle firsthand with the questions in context; wide-ranging, fair consideration of the secondary literature; strong arguments for original interpretations of important problems; and the uncanny capacity to educate the beginner and stimulate the scholar....Certainly the best book on Socratic philosophy. Strongly recommended."--Choice"[This book] can be read profitably by anyone interested in ancient Greek philosophy....Certainly one of the best introductions there is to Socratic thought....A superb analysis of Socratic philosophy, which can be recommended without hesitation to students and specialists alike."--Bryn Mawr Classical Review"This excellent book...has numerous virtues: clear, detailed examination of the texts, which enables the reader to wrestle firsthand with the questions in context; wide-ranging, fair consideration of the secondary literature; strong arguments for original interpretations of important problems; and the uncanny capacity to educate the beginner and stimulate the scholar....Certainly the best book on Socratic philosophy. Strongly recommended."--Choice"The best general study of Plato's Socrates....The book is clearly written and supplied with good indexes and a bibliography."--Ethics"A brilliant collection of essays by the authors that set a standard in socratic studies that will be hard to match. Beautifully done!"--A.L. Herman, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point"This is a challenging, provocative, and sometimes controversial book....the active reader will be forced to ponder old problems afresh and thereby take part in a rich area of current philosophical concern."--International Studies in Philosophy, "This excellent book...has numerous virtues: clear, detailed examination of the texts, which enables the reader to wrestle firsthand with the questions in context; wide-ranging, fair consideration of the secondary literature; strong arguments for original interpretations of importantproblems; and the uncanny capacity to educate the beginner and stimulate the scholar....Certainly the best book on Socratic philosophy. Strongly recommended."--Choice, "This is a challenging, provocative, and sometimes controversial book....the active reader will be forced to ponder old problems afresh and thereby take part in a rich area of current philosophical concern."--International Studies in Philosophy, "The best general study of Plato's Socrates....The book is clearly writtenand supplied with good indexes and a bibliography."--Ethics, "This is a challenging, provocative, and sometimes controversialbook....the active reader will be forced to ponder old problems afresh andthereby take part in a rich area of current philosophicalconcern."--International Studies in Philosophy ISBN-10: 0195101111 Illustrated: Yes Edition Description: Reprint Item Length: 6.1 in Publication Year: 1996 Publication Name: Plato's Socrates Features: Reprint brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated gtin13: 9780195101119 Type: Textbook Subject Area: Philosophy Author: Nicholas D. Smith, Thomas C. Brickhouse Dewey Edition: 20 Item Weight: 12.7 Oz

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  1. This book offers a deep dive into Socrates' philosophy through Plato's lens. Smith and Brickhouse provide clear analysis, making complex ideas accessible. Perfect for students and philosophy enthusiasts—highly recommended for understanding Socratic thought!

    David Lomone

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