This book offers an introduction to Socrates, ideal for
undergraduate students taking courses in Ancient and Greek
Philosophy. Socrates is regarded as the founder of Western
philosophical inquiry. Yet he left no writings and claimed to know
'nothing fine or worthy'. He spent his life perplexing those who
encountered him and is as important and perplexing now as he was
2500 years ago. Drawing on the various competing sources for
Socrates that are available to us, "Socrates: A Guide for the
Perplexed" guides the reader through the main themes and ideas of
Socrates' thought. Taking into account the puzzles surrounding his
trial and death, the philosophical methods and ethical positions
associated with Socrates, and his lasting influence, Sara
Ahbel-Rappe presents a concise and accessible introduction to this
most influential and important of philosophers. She concludes by
suggesting that it is in fact the Socratic insistence on
self-knowledge that makes Socrates at once so pivotal and so
elusive for the student of philosophy. This book is the ideal
companion to the study of key thinker in the history of philosophy.
Continuum's "Guides for the Perplexed" are clear, concise and
accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that
students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed
downright bewildering. Concentrating specifically on what it is
that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and
explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough
understanding of demanding material.
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