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Why Socrates Died
Dispelling the Myths
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The book offers a fresh examination of Socrates by distinguishing between the historical figure and the myths surrounding him. Robin Waterfield delves into the charges against Socrates, including allegations of impiety and elitism, highlighting how his associations with controversial figures like Alcibiades influenced public perception. Set against the backdrop of Athens' turbulent times post-Peloponnesian War, this narrative provides context to the trial, revealing deeper truths about Socrates and the societal issues of his era, ultimately revealing a more nuanced understanding of his character.
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Why Socrates Died, Robin Waterfield
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- Rok vydania
- 2009
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- Titul
- Why Socrates Died
- Podtitul
- Dispelling the Myths
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Robin Waterfield
- Vydavateľ
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Rok vydania
- 2009
- Väzba
- pevná s prebalom
- Počet strán
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9780393065275
- Kategórie
- Dejiny / História, Svetová história
- Anotácia
- The book offers a fresh examination of Socrates by distinguishing between the historical figure and the myths surrounding him. Robin Waterfield delves into the charges against Socrates, including allegations of impiety and elitism, highlighting how his associations with controversial figures like Alcibiades influenced public perception. Set against the backdrop of Athens' turbulent times post-Peloponnesian War, this narrative provides context to the trial, revealing deeper truths about Socrates and the societal issues of his era, ultimately revealing a more nuanced understanding of his character.