Dialogue and Discovery: A Study in Socratic Method

Dialogue and Discovery: A Study in Socratic Method

by Kenneth Seeskin
ISBN-10:
0887063365
ISBN-13:
9780887063367
Pub. Date:
01/02/1987
Publisher:
State University of New York Press
ISBN-10:
0887063365
ISBN-13:
9780887063367
Pub. Date:
01/02/1987
Publisher:
State University of New York Press
Dialogue and Discovery: A Study in Socratic Method

Dialogue and Discovery: A Study in Socratic Method

by Kenneth Seeskin
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Overview

This book examines the Socratic method of elenchus, or refutation. Refutation by its very nature is a conflict, which in the hands of Plato becomes high drama. The continuing conversation in which it occurs is more a test of character than of intellect. Dialogue and Discovery shows that, in his conversations, Socrates seeks to define moral qualities-moral essences-with the goal of improving the soul of the respondent.

Ethics underlies epistemology because the discovery of philosophic truth imposes moral demands on the respondent. The recognition that moral qualities such as honesty, humility, and courage are necessary to successful inquiry is the key to the understanding of the Socratic paradox that virtue is knowledge.

The dialogues receiving the most emphasis are the Apology, Gorgias, Protagoras, and Meno.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780887063367
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Publication date: 01/02/1987
Series: SUNY series in Philosophy
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 179
Sales rank: 697,197
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Kenneth Seeskin is Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Professor of Jewish Civilization at Northwestern University. His books include Jewish Philosophy in a Secular Age, also published by SUNY Press.

Table of Contents

Preface

1. Socratic Philosophy and the Dialogue Form

2. Dialogue and the Search for Essence

3. Socrates as Speech Maker

4. Socrates as Hero

5. Socrates as Teacher

6. Socrates and the Teaching of Virtue

7. Conclusion: Virtue and Knowledge

Appendix: Gorgias'Apology of Palamedes
Bibliography
Index of Names
Index of Subjects
Index of Sources
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