Socrates Ancient Greek in Search of Truth |
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Author:
| Dell, Pamela |
Series title: | Signature Lives: Ancient World Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7565-1874-5 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2006 |
Publisher: | Capstone
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Imprint: | Compass Point Books |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $26.99USD $35.99 |
Book Description:
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Born into the city-state of Athens in 469 B.C., Socrates was surrounded by intellectuals. Most of these philosophers searched for answers about their surroundings. Socrates, however, sought truths about a person's soul and morals. He became famous for his never-ending questioning, and he taught the youth to question others as well. Not all Athenians appreciated Socrates' questions. In 399 B.C., powerful Athenians brought charges against Socrates that led to a dramatic trial and death...
More DescriptionBorn into the city-state of Athens in 469 B.C., Socrates was surrounded by intellectuals. Most of these philosophers searched for answers about their surroundings. Socrates, however, sought truths about a person's soul and morals. He became famous for his never-ending questioning, and he taught the youth to question others as well. Not all Athenians appreciated Socrates' questions. In 399 B.C., powerful Athenians brought charges against Socrates that led to a dramatic trial and death of the famous philosopher.