Plato’s Socrates, Philosophy and Education

• Introduction: Doctrinal and Non-Doctrinal Interpretations of Plato and Plato’s Socrates.- Chapter One: Plato’s Socrates: The Issues of Pedagogy and Knowledge of the Virtues.- Chapter Two: The Ontological Context of the Human Condition Original Socratic Questions and the Paradox of Learning.- The Unfolding of the Elenchus-Dialectic as “Educative” Event Instantiating an Ethical Disposition Through Socratic Dialogue.- Epilogue: Learning From Plato’s Socrates.

“I think there is much to commend. Magrini demonstrates a deep knowledge of Platonic dialogues and his ultimate critique of schools and colleges is important. … Anyone in philosophy of education interested in re-thinking Plato, Socrates, and teaching Plato’s dialogues should know this book.” (Teacher’s College Record, September 17, 2019)