Greek Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle (Past Masters) [Paperback]

C. C. W. Taylor (Author), R. M. Hare (Author), Jonathan Barnes (Author), Keith Thomas (Author)

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Series: Past Masters | Publication Date: May 31, 2001

Greek Philosophers contains essays on three of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Socrates wrote nothing himself, and our knowledge of his philosophical opinions and method is derived mainly from the engaging and infuriating figure who appears in Plato's dialogues. The philosophy of Socrates and Plato is therefore closely interconnected, and the most powerful elements of Plato's mature thought form the basis of an interpretation of knowledge, reality, and morality which is still held and debated by philosophers today. Aristotle's scientific explorations and systematic philosophical investigation have been instrumental in the development of Western philosophy.
Each of this book's three authors provides a thorough section on a single philosopher, and the confluence of these studies will help readers understand these great thinkers both individually and in the context of each other.

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`Review from previous edition R. M. Hare on Plato: 'in less than ninety pages R. M. Hare makes this monumental subject [i.e. Plato] real, intelligble, and interesting'' Times Literary Supplement

About the Author

Jonathan Barnes is Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Geneva. R. M. Hare is Professor Emeritus of Moral Philosophy at Oxford University, Fellow of Corpus Christi College, and Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at the University of Florida. C. C. W. Taylor is a Fellow of Corpus Christi College and a Reader in Philosophy at Oxford University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (May 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192854224
• ISBN-13: 978-0192854223
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable introductions to the Greek philosophers, April 6, 2000

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Richard L. King - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greek Philosophers (Past Masters) (Paperback)

Oxford University Press has done a great public service by publishing its "Past Masters" series. Each title in the series is an incisive account of a particular thinker published in a portable and inexpensive format. I only wish all of the titles in the series had been available to me during my undergraduate years! The three titles included in this one volume on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are welcome additions to the Past Masters series. All three essays are written with clarity and grace, and are worth the attention of novice and specialist alike.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great introductions, March 22, 2003

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This review is from: Greek Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle (Past Masters) (Paperback)

Of the two reprint volumes (Greek and German Philosophers) that Oxford has published of its Past Masters series, I think all of the individual essays (except the one on Plato) are reprinted currently in its 'Very Short Introduction to...' series. So these volumes are a good deal because i think the 'Very Short Introduction' series are 10 bucks each. As well as being very clear and concise introductions by world renowned scholars.