A Day in Athens With Socrates: Translations From the Protagoras and the Republic of Plato (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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These dialogues have been brought together, not with the idea that they will afford any adequate conception of Plato's philosophy, - the outgrowth of the teachings of Socrates, - but because they embody one of the most vivid pictures which have come down to us of the age in which these men lived and taught. It would be hard, indeed, to find a more perfect illustration of the distinctive characteristics of any age than is contained in the dialogues of Plato. Painter and poet no less than philosopher, he borrows colour from the scenes which surround him, and finds voice for his loftiest theories in the conversations of the men with whom he is in daily intercourse. As we follow the drama enacting before us, we feel that the lapse of centuries forms no barrier between that age and our own. Only when the action is set aside for the extended consideration of some abstract theme, are we made aware that our want of familiarity with the intellectual standpoint of that day too often proves an obstacle to a clear apprehension of the argument. Some of these difficulties may perhaps best be met by a glance at the position occupied by the newer schools of philosophy in relation to those that had gone before.

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PublisherForgotten Books
Publication date2017
ISBN 10 1330014383
ISBN 13 9781330014387
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Number of pages182

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers readers a unique window into the lives of some of ancient Greece's most famous thinkers. It does so through a series of lively dialogues between the legendary philosopher Socrates and various well-known individuals. Along with Socrates, the reader will meet the renowned Sophists Protagoras, Hippias, and Prodicus. The author, positioning the discussions within their historical and literary landscape, paints a vivid picture of the intellectual climate of ancient Greece. The discussions range across a variety of philosophical topics, including topics of abiding interest and relevance to this day, such as the nature of knowledge, truth, and virtue. Provocative and enlightening, this book is a significant contribution to the understanding of the development of Western thought and the enduring legacy of Greek philosophy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330014387_0

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