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Four Texts on Socrates: Plato's 'Euthyphro', 'Apology of Socrates', and 'Crito' and Aristophanes' 'Clouds',Used
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For this new edition, Thomas West has revised the introduction and updated the annotated bibliography, which includes the best of the secondary literature on Socrates and on the texts included in this book.Widely adopted for classroom use, this book offers translations of four major works of ancient Greek literature which treat the life and thought of Socrates, focusing particularly on his trial and defense (three dialogues by Plato: Euthyphro, Apology of Socrates, and Crito) and on the charges against Socrates (Aristophanes' comedy Clouds).This is the only collection of the three Platonic dialogues that also includes Clouds, a work that is fundamental for understanding the thought of Socrates in relation to the Athenian political community and to Greek poetry. Thomas G. West's introduction provides an overview of the principal themes and arguments of the four works. There are extensive explanatory notes to the translations.In their translations, the Wests capture successfully the simplicity and vigor of straightforward Greek diction. They strive for as high a degree of accuracy as possible, subordinating concerns for elegance and smoothness to the goal of producing the most faithful and most reliable English versions of these texts.
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- Q: What major works are included in 'Four Texts on Socrates'? A: 'Four Texts on Socrates' includes Plato's 'Euthyphro', 'Apology of Socrates', and 'Crito', as well as Aristophanes' comedy 'Clouds'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Plato, with a revised introduction and updated bibliography by Thomas G. West.
- Q: What is the main focus of the dialogues in this collection? A: The dialogues focus on the life and thought of Socrates, particularly his trial and defense.
- Q: Is this book suitable for classroom use? A: Yes, this book is widely adopted for classroom use due to its accessible translations and comprehensive notes.
- Q: What is the condition of this book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This revised edition was published on September 15, 1998.
- Q: What is the total page count of the book? A: 'Four Texts on Socrates' has a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include notes or commentary? A: Yes, there are extensive explanatory notes provided to enhance understanding of the translations.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the introduction? A: The introduction outlines the principal themes and arguments of the four works included in the collection.