Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 1 by George Grote

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Author Grote, George, 1794-1871
Title Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 1
Credits Produced by Ed Brandon as part of the on-line Grote Project
Summary "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 as a 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.)
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
Most Recently Updated Aug 8, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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