Christopher Moore

Socrates and Self-Knowledge

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The first systematic study of Socrates' interest in selfhood, examining ancient philosophical ideas of what constitutes the self.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 294
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Oktober 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 429g
• ISBN-13: 9781107558472
• ISBN-10: 1107558476
• Artikelnr.: 50022532

Autorenporträt

Christopher Moore was born in Wallington but did most of his 'growing up' in Tonbridge Kent with his mum, dad and 'little sister' Bev. His school days really were amongst the happiest of his life and, after obtaining his first degree at university, he embarked on a career as a teacher, taking up his first appointment in 1979 and remaining in the profession until retirement. Chris has two children, Sebastian and Katrina, and four grandchildren. He has many interests, including politics, music, poetry and working as a radio presenter.

? Lynn Grady

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction: Socrates and the precept 'Know yourself'
2. Charmides: on impossibility and uselessness
3. Alcibiades: mirrors of the soul
4. Phaedrus: less conceited than Typhon
5. Philebus: pleasure and unification
6. Xenophon's Memorabilia 4.2: owning yourself
7. Conclusion: challenges and a defense
Bibliography
Index.