SOCRATES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ANCIENT IMAGINATION Cover Image

СОКРАТ В ПРОСТРАНСТВЕ АНТИЧНОГО ВООБРАЖЕНИЯ
SOCRATES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ANCIENT IMAGINATION

Author(s): Roman Svetlov
Subject(s): Cultural Essay, Political Essay, Societal Essay
Published by: Новосибирский государственный университет
Keywords: Ancient iconography, prosopography of philosophers, ancient philosophical text and classical theater

Summary/Abstract: The paper aims to consider the physiognomy of some ancient images of Socrates in the context of their biographical, mythological, theatrical and value aspects. The duality of image (a satyr or a silenus) and the inner nature of Socrates was important for his biog-raphers, and for the artists who have created portraits of the philosopher. This duality radi-cally enhances the philosophical and moral preaching, makes it more effective. Also, it offers new possibilities for Plato’s dialogues reading. Some elements of the Satyr drama are discernable in Plato’s dialogues. The image of Socrates therefore correlates with the genre of the philosophical writings of Plato

  • Issue Year: IX/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 169-184
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Russian
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