Socrates, Master Of Life (1915) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437050271)

Socrates, Master of Life is a book written by William Ellery Leonard and published in 1915. The book is a biography of the famous Greek philosopher Socrates, who lived in Athens during the 5th century BCE. The book explores Socrates' life, philosophy, and teachings, as well as the political and social context of Athens during his time. The author presents Socrates as a wise and influential figure who challenged the conventional beliefs and practices of his society, and who sought to promote the pursuit of truth and virtue. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both academic and general readers. It includes numerous quotes from Socrates' dialogues, as well as historical and cultural references that help to contextualize his life and work. Overall, Socrates, Master of Life is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to one of the most important figures in Western philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Ellery Leonard
ISBN-10: 1437050271
ISBN-13: 9781437050271
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d