The philosophy of Socrates
By: Thomas C. Brickhouse, Nicholas D. Smith.
Contributors: Smith, Nicholas D.
Series: History of ancient and medieval philosophy
Publisher: Westview Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Boulder, Colo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 290
Subjects: Socrates
Description: "This text provides an introduction to Socrates - both the charismatic, controversial historical figure and the essential Socratic philosophy. Written at a beginner level but incorporating recent scholarship, The Philosophy of Socrates offers numerous translations of pertinent passages. As they present these passages, Thomas C. Brickhouse and Nicholas D.

Smith demonstrate why these passages are problematic, survey the interpretive and philosophical options, and conclude with brief defenses of their own proposed solutions. Throughout, the authors rely on standard translations to parallel accompanying assigned primary source readers. Each chapter concludes with an annotated bibliography of suggested readings."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-275) and indexes.