Taylor, C.C.W.

Socrates: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:
9780198835981
author:
Taylor, C.C.W.
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
17.4 x 11.1 x 1 centimetres (0.1
Genre:
History, Ancient, Greece,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.14

Description

Socrates A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Charles Whiston Taylor is an in-depth exploration of the life and philosophical activity of one of history's most influential thinkers. This book delves into the complex relationship between the historical Socrates and the Platonic character, examining how far it is possible to distinguish the philosopher's own thought from that of those who wrote about him. Taylor considers the enduring image of Socrates as the ideal exemplar of the philosophic life, a thinker whose moral and intellectual integrity permeated every detail of his existence. The book also includes a new chapter analysing the reception and influence of Socrates in 19th and 20th century philosophical thought. This Very Short Introduction is part of Oxford University Press's popular series, which offers hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. With its expert author and engaging analysis, this book provides a concise and accessible introduction to one of philosophy's most fascinating figures.

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