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The Bloomsbury Companion to Socrates
John Bussanich
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Description for The Bloomsbury Companion to Socrates
Hardback. 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. Editor(s): Smith, Nicholas D.; Bussanich, John. Series: Bloomsbury Companions. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 818.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Number of pages
448
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Series
Bloomsbury Companions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781441112842
SKU
V9781441112842
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About John Bussanich
John Bussanich is Professor of Philosophy at the University of New Mexico, USA. He is the author of The One and its Relation to Intellect in Plotinus (Brill, 1988) and co-editor of the journal Ancient Philosophy. Nicholas D. Smith is Professor of Philosophy at Lewis and Clark College, USA. His many publications include Ancient Philosophy: Essential Readings with Commentary ... Read more
Reviews for The Bloomsbury Companion to Socrates
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
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This new companion to Socrates will be very welcome ... Read more
A.P. Johnson, Lee University
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This new companion to Socrates will be very welcome ... Read more