The Last Days of Socrates by Plato

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Presents an account of Socrates' trial and death (399 BC). This title develops the Socratic belief in responsibility for one's self and shows Socrates living and dying under his philosophy. It focuses on the themes of identity and confrontation.

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The Last Days of Socrates by Plato

Presents an account of Socrates' trial and death (399 BC). This title develops the Socratic belief in responsibility for one's self and shows Socrates living and dying under his philosophy. It focuses on the themes of identity and confrontation.

Plato (c. 427-347 b.c.) founded the Academy in Athens, the prototype of all Western universities, and wrote more than twenty philosophical dialogues.

Christopher Rowe is professor of Greek at the University of Durham.

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ISBN 13 9780140455496
ISBN 10 0140455493
Title The Last Days of Socrates
Author Plato
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2010-10-28
Number of pages 256
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