Beschreibung:
Socrates presents a compelling case for some life-changingconclusions that follow from a close reading of Socrates'arguments.* Offers a highly original study of Socrates and his thought,accessible to contemporary readers* Argues that through studying Socrates we can learn practicalwisdom to apply to our lives* Lovingly crafted with humour, thought-experiments and literaryreferences (from the Iliad to Harry Potter), and withclose reading sof key Socratic arguments* Aids readers with diagrams to make clear complex arguments
Acknowledgments.Translations Used.Introduction.The Ion:1. Interpreting SocratesThe Apology:2. Mission From God3. Puzzling NotorietyThe Protagoras:4. Bravery5. Knowledge RulesThe Laches:6. Bravery Again7. Puzzling PedagogyThe Lysis:8. LoveThe Euthydemus:9. LuckThe Meno:10. DesireBook 1 of the Republic:11. Benevolence12. Happiness13. FreedomThe Euthyphro:14. ReverenceThe Crito:15. World ReligionThe Phaedo:16. Last WordsEpilogue: Socrates or Plato?Index of Passages Cited.General Index.