One of the key figures in history, Socrates has always been of interest to readers for the celebrated wisdom and strength of character displayed until his dramatic death at the hands of the Athenian state in 399 BCE. Unique among philosophers, the remarkable stories, incidents and dialogues of his life were captured by his most famous student, Plato, and also by the warrior historian Xenophon. Mark Forstater's clear, insightful book draws from both Plato and Xenophon to create a new and fully rounded portrait of this revered philosopher. Unfolding the wisdom that inspired Plato's influential Dialogues, this title reveals Socrates' powerful morality and purpose allied with a sharp, playful sense of humour.
- ISBN10 0340733187
- ISBN13 9780340733189
- Publish Date 12 April 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 April 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
- Imprint Hodder Paperback
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 240
- Language English