Written by an outstanding international team of scholars, this Companion explores the profound influence of Socrates on the history of Western philosophy.
Discusses the life of Socrates and key philosophical doctrines associated with him
Covers the whole range of Socratic studies from the ancient world to contemporary European philosophy
Examines Socrates’ place in the larger philosophical traditions of the Hellenistic world, the Roman Empire, the Arabic world, the Renaissance, and contemporary Europe
Addresses interdisciplinary subjects such as Socrates and Nietzsche, Socrates and psychoanalysis, and representations of Socrates in art
Helps readers to understand the meaning and significance of Socrates across the ages
About the Author
Sara Ahbel-Rappe is Associate Professor of Greek and Latin at the University of Michigan. She is the author of Reading Neoplatonism (2000) and a translation of Damascius’ Doubts and Solutions Concerning First Principles (forthcoming).
Rachana Kamtekar is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Arizona.
Features
A survey exploring the profound influence of Socrates on the history of Western philosophy
Discusses the life of Socrates and key philosophical doctrines associated with him
Covers the whole range of Socratic studies from the ancient world to contemporary European philosophy
Examines Socrates’ place in the larger philosophical traditions of the Hellenistic world, the Roman Empire, the Arabic world, the Renaissance, and contemporary Europe
Addresses interdisciplinary subjects such as Socrates and Nietzsche, Socrates and psychoanalysis, and representations of Socrates in art
Helps readers to understand the meaning and significance of Socrates across the ages
Written by an outstanding international team of scholars, all of whom are recognized experts in their particular field
