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The Death of Socrates : Hero, Villain, Chatterbox, Saint
by Emily Wilson
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Overview
Socrates' death in 399 BCE has figured largely in our world, shaping how we think about heroism and celebrity, religion and family life, state control and individual freedom--many of the key coordinates of Western culture. Wilson analyzes the enormous and enduring power the trial and death of Socrates has exerted over the Western imagination.
Details
- ISBN-13: 9780674309852
- ISBN-10: 0674309855
- Publisher: Harvard University Press
- Publish Date: November 2026
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.2 pounds
- Page Count: 256
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