Socrates in the cave : on the philosopher's motive in Plato /

This book addresses the problem of fully explaining Socrates' motives for philosophic interlocution in Plato's dialogues. Why, for instance, does Socrates talk to many philosophically immature and seemingly incapable interlocutors? Are his motives in these cases moral, prudential, erotic,...

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Other Authors:	Diduch, Paul J. (Editor), Harding, Michael P. (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Palgrave Macmillan, [2019]
Series:	Recovering political philosophy.
Subjects:	Socrates > Criticism and interpretation.