Interpretations of the Socratic Problem by G. Vlastos, C. Kahn And W. K. P Guthrie or “In Search of Socrates” Cover Image

Problem Sokrata u interpretaciji G. Vlastosa, C. Kahna i W. K. P. Guthriea ili "U potrazi za Sokratom"
Interpretations of the Socratic Problem by G. Vlastos, C. Kahn And W. K. P Guthrie or “In Search of Socrates”

Author(s): Rusmir Šadić
Subject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Naučnoistraživački institut »Ibn Sina«
Keywords: Socratic problem; sources; interpretation; Plato’s dialogues; Apology

Summary/Abstract: This paper analyzes modern interpretations of the ‘Socratic problem’, which includes the issue of the sources used for uncovering historic Socrates. The analysis is based on the presentation and comparison of the thought of three modern scholars: Gregory Vlastos, C. Kahn and W.K.P Guthrie. The aim of this paper is to detect the sources which are more reliable in terms of historic search for the real Socrates, as well as a clearer defining of our position in the process of understanding of the philosophical portrait of the Plato’s mentor. In spite of intellectual involvement in an effort to solve this philosophical riddle, the text shows that the search for the historic Socrates still continues.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 61-62
  • Page Range: 107-125
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Bosnian