The Composition of Plato's Apology

R. Hackforth

ISBN 10: 1107438128 / ISBN 13: 9781107438125

Published by Cambridge University Press, GB, 2014

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Originally published in 1933, this book examines the arguments surrounding the relation of Plato's Apology to the actual speech delivered by Socrates at his trial. Hackforth compares Plato's account to that of Xenophon, and examines Plato's possible philosophical or historical motives in the creation of his account of Socrates' defence. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Platonic or Socratic philosophy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Composition of Plato's Apology
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107438128
• ISBN 13: 9781107438125
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 190 grams

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Synopsis

Originally published in 1933, this book examines the arguments surrounding the relation of Plato's Apology to the actual speech delivered by Socrates at his trial. Hackforth compares Plato's account to that of Xenophon, and examines Plato's possible philosophical or historical motives in the creation of his account of Socrates' defence. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Platonic or Socratic philosophy.

Book Description

Originally published in 1933, this book examines the arguments surrounding the relation of Plato's Apology to the actual speech delivered by Socrates at his trial. Hackforth compares Plato's account to that of Xenophon, and examines Plato's possible philosophical or historical motives in the creation of his account of Socrates' defence.