Six questions of Socrates : a modern-day journey of discovery through world philosophy / Christopher...
Six questions of Socrates : a modern-day journey of discovery through world philosophy / Christopher...
Six questions of Socrates : a modern-day journey of discovery through world philosophy / Christopher Phillips.
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Publisher
New York : W. Norton, c2004.
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N179.9/26
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Language
English
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320 p. ; 21 cm.
Contents
What Is Virtue? -- What Is Moderation? -- What Is Justice? -- What Is Good? -- What Is Courage? -- What Is Piety? -- Is Excellence Still Possible?
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Publisher
New York : W. Norton, c2004.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2004.
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Summary
"Along Phillips's journey, one learns both about Western philosophers from the ancient Greeks to Nietzsche and about the philosophical traditions of Native American tribes, Asian cultures, and the Islamic world. Phillips shows how "big questions" are inseparable from timely political issues, as when in Mexico his companions consider the question of...
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Six questions of Socrates : a modern-day journey of discovery through world philosophy / Christopher Phillips.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N179.9/26
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74VvebklRVdl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvebklRVdl
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ISBN
0393051579
9780393051575
DDC
179.9
MMS ID
991017181569702626
