Socrates Against Athens Philosophy on Trial
- List Price: $105.00
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis
- Publish date: 07/01/2001
Description:
As an essential companion to Plato's Apology and Crito this book provides valuable historical and cultural context for our understanding of the trial of Socrates. James A. Colaiaco explores both sides of the tragic collision of values between the philosopher and the state, engaging the fundamental question of whether philosophy and politics are compatible. The complexity and significance of the trial is illuminated through discussion of such important elements as the nature of Athenian democracy, the polis ideal, Greek shame culture, Athenian religion, civil disobedience, and Socrates' rejection of politics.
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