Socratic Method And Critical Philosophy: Selected Essays

By Leonard Nelson

Book Overview

Socratic Method and Critical Philosophy: Selected Essays by Leonard Nelson is a collection of essays that explore the Socratic method and critical philosophy. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Socratic method and the second part focusing on critical philosophy.In the first part, Nelson discusses the Socratic method and its use in philosophy. He explores the idea of dialogue and how it can be used to uncover truth and knowledge. He also discusses the role of questioning and how it can be used to challenge assumptions and beliefs.The second part of the book focuses on critical philosophy, which is the idea that philosophy should be used to critique and challenge established beliefs and institutions. Nelson discusses the importance of critical thinking and how it can be used to challenge authority and promote social change.Throughout the book, Nelson emphasizes the importance of reason and rationality in philosophy. He argues that philosophy should be used to promote critical thinking and to challenge established beliefs and institutions. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, critical thinking, and social change.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: 1432562762
• ISBN13: 9781432562762
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"