Readings of Plato's Apology of Socrates : defending the philosophical life / edited by Vivil Valvik Haraldsen, Olof Pettersson, and Oda E. Wiese Tvedt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Haraldsen, Vivil Valvik, editor.

Pettersson, Olof, editor.

Tvedt, Oda E. Wiese, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plato. Apology.

Plato.

Apology (Plato).

Physical Description:

vii, 248 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2018]

Summary:

Contributors to this volume focus on the character of Socrates as the embodiment of philosophy, employing this as a starting point for exploring various themes exposed in the 'Apology'. These include the relation of philosophy to democracy, rhetoric, politics, or society in general, and the overarching question of what comprises the philosophic life.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Readings of Plato's Apology of Socrates

ISBN:

9781498549998

1498549993

9781498550017

1498550010

OCLC:

1022074929