A History of Greek Philosophy: Volume 3, The Fifth Century Enlightenment, Part 2, Socrates
A History of Greek Philosophy: Volume 3, The Fifth Century Enlightenment, Part 2, Socrates by W. K. C. Guthrie is a reprint published by Cambridge University Press on October 14, 1971. This edition spans 200 pages and is presented in English. The book focuses on the pivotal role of Socrates within the context of the Sophists and the significant philosophical shift from the physical universe to human concerns during the fifth century.
Readers will find a balanced and comprehensive exploration of Socrates, addressing his influence on philosophical discourse and the controversies surrounding his life and ideas. The text includes a bibliography and indexes, ensuring that it serves as a self-contained resource for those interested in philosophy, particularly in ancient and classical thought. This volume delves into the logical and philosophical challenges that Socrates confronted, providing insights into his enduring impact on the history of western philosophy.
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The third volume of Professor Guthrie’s great history of Greek thought, entitled The Fifth-Century Enlightenment, deals in two parts with the Sophists and Socrates, the key figures in the dramatic and fundamental shift of philosophical interest from the physical universe to man. Each of the two parts is available as a paperback with the text, bibliography and indexes amended where necessary so that each part is self-contained. Socrates dominated the controversies of this period, as he has dominated the subsequent history of western philosophy. He was the first to identify and grapple with some of the most intractable and persistent logical and philosophical problems; but he was also and has remained a highly controversial figure because of his extraordinary personal qualities and his remarkable career. Professor Guthrie offers a balanced and comprehensive picture of the man, his life, and his thought.
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