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The Memorable Things Of Socrates (1747)

The Memorable Things Of Socrates (1747)

Charpentier, Francois
Xenophon

Paperback

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ISBN10: 1104918358
ISBN13: 9781104918354
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Memorable Things of Socrates is a collection of dialogues and anecdotes about the famous philosopher Socrates written by the ancient Greek historian and soldier Xenophon. The book is divided into four parts, each exploring different aspects of Socrates' life and teachings. The first section focuses on Socrates' interactions with his fellow citizens in Athens, highlighting his unique teaching style and his ability to engage people in philosophical discussions. The second section explores Socrates' relationships with his friends and acquaintances, including his loyal follower Crito and his rival philosopher Aristippus. The third section delves into Socrates' trial and execution, providing a detailed account of his defense and his final moments. Finally, the fourth section examines Socrates' legacy and influence on subsequent generations of philosophers and thinkers. Throughout the book, Xenophon portrays Socrates as a wise and virtuous man who dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth and the improvement of his fellow citizens. The Memorable Things of Socrates is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the life and teachings of one of the most influential philosophers in Western history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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