Originally published in in 1893, this book contains the text of the Socratic dialogue Protagoras, which discusses a variety of Sophistic and Socratic tenets, including the teachability of virtue. The dialogue also provides an interesting view on the connection between pederasty and education in ancient Athens. Notable Plato scholars James and Adele Adams present an introduction addressing the purpose and themes of the dialogue; a biography of Protagoras and extant fragments of his works are also included.
This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Platonic, Socratic or Sophistic philosophies.
| ISBN: | 9781107680326 |
| Publication date: | 1st August 2013 |
| Author: | Plato |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 252 pages |
| Genres: |
Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy |
Originally published in in 1893, this book contains the text of the Socratic dialogue Protagoras, which discusses a variety of Sophistic and Socratic tenets, including the teachability of virtue. The dialogue also provides an interesting view on the connection between pederasty and education in ancient Athens.
Platonis Protagoras features in the following genres: Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy
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Platonis Protagoras was written by Plato and published by Cambridge University Press
Platonis Protagoras has 252 pages
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