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

by Laurence Lampert (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2010

  $97.59

  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.