How Philosophy Became Socratic: A Study of Plato's "Protagoras," "Charmides," and "Republic" - Laurence Lampert - Books - The University of Chicago Press - 9780226470962 - July 15, 2010
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How Philosophy Became Socratic: A Study of Plato's "Protagoras," "Charmides," and "Republic"

Laurence Lampert

How Philosophy Became Socratic: A Study of Plato's "Protagoras," "Charmides," and "Republic"

Plato's dialogues show Socrates at different ages, beginning when he was about nineteen and already deeply immersed in philosophy and ending with his execution five decades later. This title investigates the evolution of Socrates' philosophy. It charts Socrates' gradual discovery of a proper politics to shelter and advance philosophy.


448 pages

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released July 15, 2010
ISBN13 9780226470962
Publishers The University of Chicago Press
Pages 452
Dimensions 16 × 23 × 3 mm   ·   765 g

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