Dialogue and Discovery : A Study in Socratic Method
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
SUNY series in Philosophy
ISBN-10
0887063365
ISBN-13
9780887063367
Publisher
State University of New York Press
Imprint
State University of New York Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 2nd, 1987
Print length
179 Pages
Weight
290 grams
Dimensions
15.20 x 22.90 x 1.50 cms
Product Classification:
Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500
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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.
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