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A comprehensive bibliography on all scholarly work that was published on Plato and Socrates during the years 1958-73. The author has sought to include all materials primarily concerned with Socrates and Plato, together with other works which make a contribution to our understanding of the two philosophers.

Plato is perhaps the best known and most widely studied of all the ancient Greek philosophers. A pupil of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, his ideas have inspired and influenced scholars of nearly every era. His famous series of dialogues have become a standard part of the western philosophical canon – from the Euthyphro and Gorgias of his early period, the Republic, Phaedrus and Symposium of his middle period, to the Theaetetus and Laws of his late period.The Routledge Library Edition makes available in a single set an outstanding range of scholarship devoted to Plato’s philosophical work. Routledge Library Editions:Plato makes available in a single set an outstanding range of scholarship devoted to Plato’s philosophical work. The 21 volumes provide detailed analysis of his writings and philosophical ideas. From the classic works of Francis Cornford, G. C. Field and A.E. Taylor to more recent approaches and interpretations, this set provides libraries and scholars with a century of outstanding scholarship on this key philosopher.

A new approach to Plato's characterization of Socrates, through analysis of erôs and philosophy in four dialogues on love and friendship.

While the early Platonic dialogues have often been explored and appreciated for their ethical content, this is the first book devoted solely to the epistemology of Plato's early dialogues. Author Hugh H. Benson argues that the characteristic features of these dialogues--Socrates' method of questions and answers (elenchos), his fascination with definition, his professions of ignorance, and his thesis that virtue is knowledge--are decidedly epistemological. In this thoughtful study, Benson uncovers the model of knowledge that underlies these distinctively Socratic views. What emerges is unfamiliar, yet closer to a contemporary conception of scientific understanding than ordinary knowledge.

In the vast tapestry of human history, few threads gleam as brightly as the wisdom woven by the ancient Greek philosophers. Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates stand as luminaries of thought, illuminating the corridors of philosophy with their profound insights and timeless reflections. "Wisdom of the Ancients" invites you to embark on a journey through the intellectual landscapes shaped by these towering figures. Within these pages, you will encounter a treasury of their most poignant and thought-provoking quotations, distilled from millennia of contemplation and discourse. Aristotle, the master of systematic inquiry and empirical observation, beckons us to explore the nature of existence, knowledge, and ethics. His words resonate with a clarity that transcends the ages, offering guiding principles for understanding the complexities of the world around us. Plato, the visionary philosopher and student of Socrates, invites us into the realm of ideas, where truth and beauty intertwine in a dance of eternal forms. Through his dialogues, we glimpse the pursuit of justice, the quest for knowledge, and the yearning for a deeper understanding of the human soul. Socrates, the gadfly of Athens, challenges us to question assumptions, probe the depths of our convictions, and seek wisdom in the face of uncertainty. His Socratic method, a relentless pursuit of truth through dialogue and inquiry, continues to inspire seekers of knowledge and truth across the ages. As you immerse yourself in the wisdom of these ancient philosophers, may you find illumination, inspiration, and perhaps even transformation. For in their words, we discover not only the insights of the past but also the enduring relevance of philosophical inquiry to the human condition. So, let us embark together on this journey through the corridors of antiquity, guided by the luminous wisdom of Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates. May their words ignite the flames of curiosity, ignite the spark of contemplation, and illuminate the path to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we inhabit. Welcome to "Wisdom of the Ancients: Quotations by Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates."