Gregory Vlastos

Socrates : Ironist and Moral Philosopher

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ISBN 13:: 9780521314503
author:: Gregory Vlastos
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1991
Pages:: 334
Dimensions:: 5.98 (w) x 8.98 (h) x 0.71 (d)
Genre:: Ancient Greek Philosophy - General & Miscellaneous, Ancient Greek Biography
Condition:: New
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Socrates Ironist and Moral Philosopher by Gregory Vlastos is a groundbreaking study that reclaims Socrates' originality and significance in Greek philosophy. This book offers a fresh perspective on the historical figure, focusing on the Socrates of Plato's earlier dialogues to contrast with his later portrayal as a mouthpiece for Plato's ideas. At its core, the work explores the paradoxical nature of Socratic thought, presenting it neither as an explanation nor an evasion. Through elenctic argument and uncompromising rationalism, Socrates' search for how we should live is presented as a divine mandate. The book provides a clear and forceful exploration of this philosophical inquiry, making it accessible to both specialists and non-experts alike.

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