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The Trials of Socrates
Six Classic Texts
Series: Hackett Classics
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Although present-day (like ancient Greek) opinion on "the real Socrates" diverges widely, six classic texts that any informed judgment of him must take into account appear together, for the first time, in this volume.
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This unique and expertly annotated collection of the classic accounts of Socrates left by Plato, Aristophanes, and Xenophon features new translations of Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and the death scene from Phaedo by C. D. C. Reeve, Peter Meineck's translation of Clouds, and James Doyle's translation of Apology of Socrates.
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The Trials of Socrates is praised for being an excellent introduction to the key texts and the philosophical dilemmas of Socrates. The book features good and readable translations, along with informative and non-intrusive supplementary material. Reeve's translations are noted for their accuracy and readability, making it highly recommended, particularly for those studying without a background in Greek.
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ISBN: 9780872205895
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 March 2002
Country: United States
Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited by C. D. C. Reeve
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 171g
Pages: 200
About the Author
C D C Reeve is Professor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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