Before and After Socrates

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BEFORE AND AFTER SOCRATES By F. M. CORNFORD 'Socrates was one of that small number of adventurers who3 from time to time, have enlarged the horizon of the humán spint.5 In this book, F. M. Cornford explains why the life and work of Socrates stand out as marking a turning-point in the history of thought. He shows how Socrates revolutionized the concept of philosophy, converting it from the study of Nature to the study of the humán soul, the meaning of right and wrong, and the ends for which we ought to live. This is, ín fact, the story of the whole creatíve period of Greek philosophy-the Ionian science of Nature before Socrates, Socrates himself, and his chiéf followers, Plató and his pupil Aristotle. It telis of the different contributions each made, and shows how within three centuries the Greek tradition grew to maturity and the fullness of intellectual power. 'Refreshing and stimulating... it is not only a masterly piece of condensation, nor only a delightful introduction to... Tovább

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BEFORE AND AFTER SOCRATES By F. M. CORNFORD 'Socrates was one of that small number of adventurers who3 from time to time, have enlarged the horizon of the humán spint.5 In this book, F. M. Cornford explains why the life and work of Socrates stand out as marking a turning-point in the history of thought. He shows how Socrates revolutionized the concept of philosophy, converting it from the study of Nature to the study of the humán soul, the meaning of right and wrong, and the ends for which we ought to live. This is, ín fact, the story of the whole creatíve period of Greek philosophy-the Ionian science of Nature before Socrates, Socrates himself, and his chiéf followers, Plató and his pupil Aristotle. It telis of the different contributions each made, and shows how within three centuries the Greek tradition grew to maturity and the fullness of intellectual power. 'Refreshing and stimulating... it is not only a masterly piece of condensation, nor only a delightful introduction to further reading; it is more, and it claims the attention of every serious student of the sub ject.' Journal of Hellenic Studies *It can be confidently recommended to those who wish for a competent statement in a short compass of what the Greek philosophers believed and why.5 C. E. M. JOAD in New Statesman €Provides a clear insight into the development of Greek philosophy and a brilliant commentary on the Greek mind and its attitűdé to life. The first chapter forms one of the most attractive introductions to philosophy that it is possible to find.' The Times Literary Supplement Cover design by Cecil Keeling Vissza