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Socrates and his Demise: An Examination of the Historical Figure

Socrates and his Demise: An Examination of the Historical Figure

Linderborg, Otto H.

Paperback

Series: Routledge Focus on Classical Studies

PhilosophyAncient Greece

ISBN10: 1032915595
ISBN13: 9781032915593
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Jun 22 2026
Pages: 82
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.20 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

This book explores the circumstances surrounding Socrates' death, critically analysing conflicting sources to establish a framework for understanding his intellectual activities in the cultural, political, and religious context of 5th-century BC Athens.

What were the circumstances surrounding the death of Socrates? What do we know of his life and ideas? This book offers readers an understanding of the history and current landscape of Socratic studies while guiding them through the intricate historical context of Socrates' life, death, and philosophy. By closely examining the reasons behind his trial and conviction for impiety in 399 BCE, we can develop a more thorough understanding of Socrates' philosophy, as well as address the contradictions and fictional elements in his portrayals.

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