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Socrates: A Dramatic Work of Philosophy and Authority
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781617202452
Publisher: Wilder Publications
Published: Feb 8 2011
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A dramatic work by Voltaire examining philosophy, authority, and moral conviction through the figure of Socrates. In Socrates, Voltaire presents a structured treatment of the classical philosopher, using dialogue and dramatic form to explore questions of reason, justice, and civic responsibility.
The play develops through controlled exchanges that contrast philosophical inquiry with political and social pressures. Voltaire's method reflects the principles of French neoclassical drama, emphasizing clarity, order, and rhetorical precision. The figure of Socrates is employed as a vehicle for examining broader tensions between individual thought and institutional authority.
Positioned within Voltaire's dramatic works, Socrates forms part of his engagement with classical subjects and Enlightenment concerns. This edition follows the translation by William F. Fleming, whose rendering contributed to the transmission of Voltaire's works to English-speaking audiences.
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