The Trials of Socrates: Six Classic Texts by Plato Paperback Book

Description: The Trials of Socrates by Plato, Aristophanes, Xenophon, C.D.C. Reeve Although present-day (like ancient Greek) opinion on "the real Socrates" diverges widely, six classic texts that any informed judgment of him must take into account appear together, for the first time, in this volume. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Lampooned in 406 B.C.E. in a blistering Aristophanic satire, Socrates was tried in 399 B.C.E. on a charge of corrupting the youth, convicted by a jury of about five hundred of his peers, and condemned to death. Glimpsed today through the extant writings of his contemporaries and near-contemporaries, he remains for us as compelling, enigmatic, and elusive a figure as Jesus or Buddha. Although present-day (like ancient Greek) opinion on the real Socrates diverges widely, six classic texts that any informed judgment of him must take into account appear together, for the first time, in this volume. Those of Plato and Xenophon appear in new, previously unpublished translations that combine accuracy, accessibility, and readability; that of Aristophanes Clouds offers these same qualities in an unbowdlerized translation that captures brilliantly the bite of Aristophanes wit. An Introduction to each text and judicious footnotes provide crucial background information and important cross-references. Author Biography C. D. C. Reeve is Professor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Table of Contents Contents: Plato, Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo (death scene); Aristophanes, Clouds; Xenophon, Apology of Socrates. Review As good an introduction to the basic texts and to the historical and philosophical issues surrounding [Socrates] as can be provided today. --John Bulwer, The Joint Association of Classical Teachers ReviewAn excellent production; good, readable translations; helpful and reliable, but not intrusive supplementary material; and a very useful selection of texts. --Margaret Graver, Dartmouth CollegeIn virtue of their exceptional accuracy, neutrality, and readability, Reeves translations of the Platonic texts in The Trials of Socrates are recommended (especially for the Greekless undergraduate) as a significant improvement over their predecessors. --Vernon Provencal, Mouseion Long Description Lampooned in 406 B.C.E. in a blistering Aristophanic satire, Socrates was tried in 399 B.C.E. on a charge of corrupting the youth, convicted by a jury of about five hundred of his peers, and condemned to death. Glimpsed today through the extant writings of his contemporaries and near-contemporaries, he remains for us as compelling, enigmatic, and elusive a figure as Jesus or Buddha. Although present-day (like ancient Greek) opinion on the real Socrates diverges widely, six classic texts that any informed judgment of him must take into account appear together, for the first time, in this volume. Those of Plato and Xenophon appear in new, previously unpublished translations that combine accuracy, accessibility, and readability; that of Aristophanes Clouds offers these same qualities in an unbowdlerized translation that captures brilliantly the bite of Aristophanes wit. An Introduction to each text and judicious footnotes provide crucial background information and important cross-references. Review Quote In virtue of their exceptional accuracy, neutrality, and readability, Reeves translations of the Platonic texts in The Trials of Socrates are recommended (especially for the Greekless undergraduate) as a significant improvement over their predecessors. --Vernon Provencal, Mouseion Details ISBN0872205894 Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Year 2002 ISBN-10 0872205894 ISBN-13 9780872205895 Format Paperback Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Subtitle Six Classic Texts Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Country of Publication United States DEWEY 183.2 Translator James A. Doyle Short Title TRIALS OF SOCRATES Media Book Edited by C. D. C. Reeve Pages 200 Publication Date 2002-03-15 Author C.D.C. Reeve Birth 1948 Series Hackett Classics DOI 10.1604/9780872205895 UK Release Date 2002-03-15 NZ Release Date 2002-03-15 US Release Date 2002-03-15 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2002-03-14 Alternative 9780872205901 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1185227;

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