Socratic Discourses By Plato And Xenophon

By Plato and Plato and Xenophon.

Book Overview

Socratic Discourses is a book that contains a collection of dialogues written by two ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Xenophon. The book is centered around the teachings of Socrates, a philosopher who lived in Athens during the 5th century BCE. The dialogues in the book cover a wide range of topics, including ethics, politics, and metaphysics. They are written in the form of conversations between Socrates and various other individuals, including his students and fellow philosophers. Through these dialogues, Socrates challenges the beliefs and assumptions of his interlocutors, encouraging them to question their own ideas and think critically about the world around them. He also emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge and the pursuit of wisdom as a means of living a fulfilling life. The book is considered a classic of Western philosophy, and is often studied in introductory philosophy courses. It provides a valuable insight into the ideas and teachings of Socrates, as well as the philosophical traditions of ancient Greece.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: 1163167290
• ISBN13: 9781163167298
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"