The Bloomsbury Handbook of Socrates

This handbook provides a comprehensive philosophical analysis of Socrates' life and thought, engaging with key themes such as elenchus, irony, ignorance, definitions, pedagogy, friendship, politics, and the daemon. It includes dynamic readings of Socrates from Plato's dialogues and explores his influence in the work of Xenophon, Aristophanes, and scholarship on emotions, the afterlife, motivational intellectualism, and virtue intellectualism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive handbook delves into a profound philosophical exploration of the life and thought of Socrates, spanning fifteen in-depth chapters. Each chapter engages with a central aspect of the rich tradition of Socratic studies, while also surveying the state of scholarship to guide future interpretations. A distinguished team of scholars presents dynamic readings of Socrates, drawing from the historical context of Plato's dialogues. These readings encompass the essence of Socrates' thought, including his renowned elenchus, irony, ignorance, definitions, pedagogy, friendship, politics, and the daemon. Building upon these core Socratic topics, this edition also includes new accounts of Socrates in the works of philosopher and historian Xenophon, the comedic playwright Aristophanes, as well as significant scholarship on various subjects such as emotions, the afterlife, motivational intellectualism, and virtue intellectualism. Thoroughly revised and updated, the Bloomsbury Handbook of Socrates offers a comprehensive elucidation of the intricate landscape of Socratic thought and interpretation, making it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 792g
Dimension: 244 x 169 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350185678
Edition number: 2 ed