Socrates and Athenian Society in His Day: A Biographical Sketch

By A.D. Godley

Book Overview

Socrates and Athenian Society in His Day: A Biographical Sketch is a book written by A. D. Godley that provides a detailed account of the life of the famous philosopher Socrates and the society in which he lived. The book is a biographical sketch that explores Socrates' upbringing, education, and his impact on Athenian society during his lifetime. The author delves into the political, social, and cultural context of Athens in the 5th century BCE, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the environment in which Socrates lived and worked. The book is based on primary sources, including the works of Plato and Xenophon, as well as other historical texts. The author examines Socrates' philosophy, his methods of teaching, and his trial and execution. The book also explores the impact of Socrates' teachings on his contemporaries and subsequent generations. Overall, Socrates and Athenian Society in His Day: A Biographical Sketch is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and times of one of the most influential philosophers in history.1896. This work is not intended for classical scholars or professed Platonists; but rather for the large and increasing class of students who do not wish to be debarred altogether from an acquaintance with Greek literature by their ignorance of the Greek language. For the benefit of such readers I have endeavored, with the help of extracts selected mostly from Plato, to draw a picture of Socrates' relation to his immediate entourage and to Athenian society in general. Contents: Athens Before and After the Persian Wars; The Part Played by Socrates in History; Socrates in Plato's Dialogues: The Sophists; The Better Teachers of the Time: Gorgias and Protagoras; The Worse Teachers: Euthydemus and Thrasymachus; Socrates Among the Young: Lysis and Charmides; The Symposium; The Xenophontic Socrates; The Clouds; Trial and Death of Socrates; and The Story of Er.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162635509
• ISBN13: 9781162635507
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"