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Platonis Euthyphro Apologia Socratis Crito (1861)

Beschreibung

Platonis Euthyphro Apologia Socratis Crito is a book written by Plato and published in 1861. The book is a collection of three dialogues - Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito - that explore the life and teachings of Socrates, one of the most influential philosophers in history. In Euthyphro, Socrates engages in a conversation with Euthyphro, a young man who claims to know everything about piety and impiety. Socrates challenges Euthyphro's knowledge and asks him to define piety, leading to a deeper discussion about the nature of morality and the gods.In Apology, Socrates defends himself against charges of impiety and corrupting the youth. He argues that he has been falsely accused and that his teachings are aimed at improving the moral character of his fellow citizens. The dialogue provides a powerful insight into Socrates' philosophy and his unwavering commitment to truth and justice.In Crito, Socrates is faced with a difficult decision - whether to escape from prison or accept his punishment of death. Crito, one of Socrates' closest friends, urges him to flee, but Socrates refuses, arguing that it would be unjust and dishonorable. The dialogue explores the themes of loyalty, duty, and the role of the individual in society.Overall, Platonis Euthyphro Apologia Socratis Crito is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher born in Athens during the Classical period in Ancient Greece.In Athens, Plato founded the Academy, a philosophical school where he taught the philosophical doctrines that would later become known as Platonism. Plato, or Platon, was a pen name derived, apparently, from the nickname given to him by his wrestling coach - allegedly a reference to his physical broadness. According to Alexander Polyhistor, quoted by Diogenes, his actual name was Aristocles, son of Ariston, of the deme (suburb) Collytus, in Athens.Plato was an innovator of the written dialogue and dialectic forms in philosophy. He raised problems for what became all the major areas of both theoretical philosophy and practical philosophy. His most famous contribution is the Theory of forms, which has been interpreted as advancing a solution to what is now known as the problem of universals. He is the namesake of Platonic love and the Platonic solids. His own most decisive philosophical influences are usually thought to have been, along with Socrates, the pre-Socratics Pythagoras, Heraclitus, and Parmenides, although few of his predecessors' works remain extant and much of what we know about these figures today derives from Plato himself.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 142g
• ISBN-13: 9781104364069
• ISBN-10: 1104364069
• Artikelnr.: 26407056