| C.C.W. Taylor |
Socrates: A Very Short Introduction (2019) |
A crisp and accessible overview that introduces Socrates’ key ideas and historical significance.
Ideal for grounding yourself before diving deeper. Perfect for starters.
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| W. K. C. Guthrie |
Socrates (1971) |
A scholarly classic that situates Socrates within the intellectual and cultural life of Athens.
Guthrie’s careful reconstruction makes it essential for serious study.
Rich in information and academic in outlook.
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| Gregory Vlastos |
Socrates: Ironist and Moral Philosopher (1991) |
A rigorous but not impenetrable study of Socrates’ philosophical method and moral outlook.
The book has been profoundly influential in shaping modern interpretations of Socrates,
especially the view of him as a moral philosopher distinct from the historical Plato.
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