George Rudebusch 
Socrates 

Socrates presents a compelling case for some life-changing
conclusions that follow from a close reading of Socrates’
arguments.

* Offers a highly original study of Socrates and his thought,
accessible to contemporary readers

* Argues that through studying Socrates we can learn practical
wisdom to apply to our lives

* Lovingly crafted with humour, thought-experiments and literary
references (from the Iliad to Harry Potter), and with
close reading sof key Socratic arguments

* Aids readers with diagrams to make clear complex arguments

Tabella dei contenuti

Acknowledgments.

Translations Used.

Introduction.

The Ion:

1. Interpreting Socrates

The Apology:

2. Mission From God

3. Puzzling Notoriety

The Protagoras:

4. Bravery

5. Knowledge Rules

The Laches:

6. Bravery Again

7. Puzzling Pedagogy

The Lysis:

8. Love

The Euthydemus:

9. Luck

The Meno:

10. Desire

Book 1 of the Republic:

11. Benevolence

12. Happiness

13. Freedom

The Euthyphro:

14. Reverence

The Crito:

15. World Religion

The Phaedo:

16. Last Words

Epilogue: Socrates or Plato?

Index of Passages Cited.

General Index.

Circa l’autore

George Rudebusch is Professor of Philosophy at Northern Arizona University. He is the author of Socrates, Pleasure, and Value (1999).