Socrates And The Socratic Schools

By Eduard Zeller

Book Overview

Socrates and the Socratic Schools is a comprehensive book written by German philosopher and historian, Eduard Zeller. The book explores the life, philosophy, and teachings of Socrates, one of the most influential philosophers in the Western world. Zeller examines Socrates' ideas on ethics, politics, and knowledge, and how his teachings influenced the development of Western philosophy.The book also delves into the various Socratic schools that emerged after Socrates' death, including the Cynics, Cyrenaics, and Megarians. Zeller provides a detailed analysis of the beliefs and practices of each school, as well as their impact on the broader philosophical landscape.Throughout the book, Zeller draws on a wide range of primary sources, including the works of Plato, Xenophon, and Aristotle, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of Socrates and the Socratic schools. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, and an essential read for students and scholars of ancient Greek philosophy.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: 1162958456
• ISBN13: 9781162958453
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"