Socratic Questions - New Essays on the Philosophy of Socrates and Its Significance

This book, first published in 1992, introduces some of Socrates' problems and some of the problems about him. It seeks at the same time to advance new views, arguments and information on Socrates' mission, techniques, ethics and later reception. From civil disobedience to ethics, this collection provides stimulating discussions of Socrates' life, thought and historical significance.

List of contents

Introduction Barry Gower. 1. Socrates’ Mission Michael Stokes 2. Socratic Questions Ian Kidd 3. Socrates and Civil Disobedience Spiro Panagiotou 4. Socrates Versus Protagoras Malcolm Schofield 5. Socratic Ethics C.C.W. Taylor 6. The Legacy of Socrates P.J. FitzPatrick

About the author

Barry S. Gower

Summary

This book, first published in 1992, introduces some of Socrates’ problems. It seeks at the same time to advance new views, arguments and information on Socrates’ mission, techniques, ethics and later reception. It provides analysis of Socrates’ life, thought and historical significance.

Product details

• Authors: Barry S. Stokes Gower
• Assisted by: Barry S Gower (Editor), Barry S. Gower (Editor), Michael C Stokes (Editor), Michael C. Stokes (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9781138325999
• ISBN: 978-1-138-32599-9
• No. of pages: 238
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Socrates
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works