Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 1 by George Grote
"Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 1" by George Grote is a scholarly historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the philosophical landscape of ancient Greece, specifically examining prominent figures such as Socrates, Plato, and their contemporaries from the perspective of their contributions to philosophy and their interactions with contemporary thought. The opening of the book presents an overview of its intent asa continuation of the author's previous historical work, aiming to explore Hellenic philosophy in detail. Grote discusses the significance of Socrates and Plato, emphasizing their roles in shaping philosophical discourse and highlighting their unique methodologies. He outlines the structure of the work, which will cover various philosophers, pre-Socratic thoughts, and the impact of these philosophers on subsequent intellectual developments, thereby underscoring the transition from mythological explanations of the universe to a more reasoned and methodical examination of ethical and political subjects influenced by Socratic dialogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Grote, George, 1794-1871 |
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| Title | Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Ed Brandon as part of the on-line Grote Project |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Plato |
| Subject | Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC |
| Subject | Philosophy, Ancient |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40435 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 8, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 224 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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