On the daimonion of Socrates
Plutarch
Contributor(s)
Nesselrath, Heinz-Günther (editor)
Collection
Knowledge Unlatched (KU)Number
103632Language
EnglishAbstract
Plutarch's dialogue On the daimonion of Socrates is a unique combination of exciting historical romance and serious philosophical and religious discussion. The volume offers a range of essays on themes providing further insights into this masterly literary piece: on the historical, religious and philosophical background and on thematic connections with other works by Plutarch.