Socratic Testimonies offers a well-structured introduction to the study of Socrates by way of exploring some of the main writings about him from Aristophanes, Xenophon, and Plato. In this second edition, the translations have been revised and annotated by the author. An extensive bibliography of modern works on Socrates is included. The selections are accompanied by extensive and detailed annotations that clarify names and terms with which the reader many not be familiar. Intended as an introductory text for undergraduate students, Socratic Testimonies will help students gain an appreciation of the importance of the philosophical legacy and traditions associated with Socrates.

About the Author
Luis E. Navia is Professor of Philosophy, New York Institute of Technology.


Book Information
ISBN 9780761823339
Author Luis E. Navia
Format Paperback
Page Count 302
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 417g
Dimensions(mm) 220mm * 143mm * 18mm