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Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Plato and the Trial of Socrates
Thomas C. Brickhouse
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Description for Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Plato and the Trial of Socrates
Paperback. 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. Series: Routledge Philosophy Guidebooks. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 344.
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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Condition
New
Series
Routledge Philosophy Guidebooks
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415156820
SKU
V9780415156820
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About Thomas C. Brickhouse
Thomas Brickhouse is professor of Philosophy at Lynchburg College, USA. He is author of Socrates on Trial (OUP), Plato's Socrates (OUP) and Socrates the Philosopher (Westview). Nicholas Smith is professor of Philosophy at Lewis and Clark College, USA. He is author of many books on Plato and editor of Plato's Socrates with Thomas Brickhouse.
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