Product Description

Rich in drama and humour, they include the controversial Ion, a debate on poetic inspiration; Laches, in which Socrates seeks to define bravery; and Euthydemus, which considers the relationship between philosophy and politics. Together, these dialogues provide a definitive portrait of the real Socrates and raise issues still keenly debated by philosophers, forming an incisive overview of Plato’s philosophy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #226412 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-30
• Original language: Greek
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

About the Author
As the father of Western philosophy, who transformed Greek thought with his questioning insights into life and ethics, Socrates (470–399 bc) was a powerful inspiration – and major irritant – to the Athenians of his day. After his trial and execution on charges of heresy and the corruption of young minds, his greatest pupil Plato (c. 427–347 bc) wrote these early dialogues as an act of homage. Chris Emlyn-Jones teaches in the department of Classical Studies at the Open University.

Customer Reviews

nothing is new
Socrates, aka Philosphy's martyr due to the fact that he was put to death for his philosophic beliefs or absence of them! I read this book out of interest as an admirer of the ancient Greeks and found myself becoming intrigued for different reasons. As a manager in an Engineering company I found Socrates approach of 'If...then...' very similar to the engineering approach to problem solving!! Is nothing new?

Ideal first introduction to philosophy,don't be scared boys 'n gals
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