Kenneth Seeskin is Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Professor of Jewish Civilization at Northwestern University. His books include Jewish Philosophy in a Secular Age, also published by SUNY Press.

Preface
1. Socratic Philosophy and the Dialogue Form
2. Dialogue and the Search for Essence
3. Socrates as Speech Maker
4. Socrates as Hero
5. Socrates as Teacher
6. Socrates and the Teaching of Virtue
7. Conclusion: Virtue and Knowledge
Appendix: Gorgias'Apology of Palamedes
Bibliography
Index of Names
Index of Subjects
Index of Sources