Thomas G. West is Professor of Politics, University of Dallas, and a Senior Fellow of the Claremont Institute
for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy.
West, Grace S. : University of Dallas
Grace Starry West is Associate Professor and Chairman of Classics, University of Dallas.
Summary
This book offers translations of four major works of ancient Greek literature which treat the life and thought
of Socrates, focusing particularly on his trial and defense (the Platonic dialogues Euthyphro, Apology of Socrates,
and Crito) and on the charges against Socrates (Aristophanes' comedy the Clouds). This is the only collection of
the three Platonic dialogues which also includes the Clouds, a work that is fundamental for understanding the thought
of Socrates in relation to the Athenian political community and to Greek poetry. Thomas G. West's introduction
provides an overview of the principal themes and arguments of the four works. There are extensive explanatory notes
to the translations.
