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Early Socratic DialoguesPenguin Classics / 2005 / Paperback
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Publisher's DescriptionRich in drama and humor, this volume of seven dialogues includes the controversial Ion, a debate on poetic inspiration; Laches, in which Socrates seeks to define bravery; and Euthydemus, which considers the relationship between philosophy and politics. Together, these dialogues provide a definitive portrait of the real Socrates and raise issues still keenly debated by philosophers, forming an incisive overview of Platos philosophy.
As the father of Western philosophy, who transformed Greek thought with his questioning insights into life and ethics, Socrates was a powerful inspirationand major irritantto the Athenians of his day. After his trial and execution on charges of heresy and the corruption of young minds, his greatest pupil, Plato, wrote these early dialogues as an act of homage. Author BioPlato (c. 427–347 b.c.) founded the Academy in Athens, the prototype of all Western universities, and wrote more than twenty philosophical dialogues. Trevor J. Saunders has translated many volumes of Plato for the Penguin Classics. Trevor J. Saunders has translated many volumes of Plato for the Penguin Classics. Trevor J. Saunders has translated many volumes of Plato for the Penguin Classics. Chris Emlyn-Jones teaches in the department of Classical Studies at the Open University. Product ReviewsProduct Q&AAvailabilityAvailability: Usually ships in 24-48 hours.
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