Defence of Socrates, Euthyphro, Crito
| AUTHOR | Gallop, David; Gallop, David; Plato |
| PUBLISHER | Oxford University Press (07/15/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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These new translations of the Defence of Socrates, the Euthyphro, and the Crito present Plato's remarkable dramatizations of the momentous events surrounding the trial of Socrates in 399 BC, on charges of irreligion and corrupting the young. They form a dramatic and thematic sequence, raising fundamental questions about the basis of moral, religious, legal, and political obligation. The Introduction provides a stimulating philosophical and historical analysis of these texts, complemented by useful explanatory notes and an index of names. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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ISBN-13:
9780199540501
ISBN-10:
0199540500
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
160
Carton Quantity:
96
Product Dimensions:
5.02 x 0.39 x 7.74 inches
Weight:
0.27 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical
Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Dewey Decimal:
184
Library of Congress Control Number:
2008277302
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These new translations of the Defence of Socrates, the Euthyphro, and the Crito present Plato's remarkable dramatizations of the momentous events surrounding the trial of Socrates in 399 BC, on charges of irreligion and corrupting the young. They form a dramatic and thematic sequence, raising fundamental questions about the basis of moral, religious, legal, and political obligation. The Introduction provides a stimulating philosophical and historical analysis of these texts, complemented by useful explanatory notes and an index of names. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Author:
Plato
Catalin Partenie is co-editor of Plato's Complete Works in Romanian (2001-2005).
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