The Philosopher's Martyrdom: A Satire (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165892815)

The Philosopher's Martyrdom: A Satire is a literary work written by Paul Carus and published in 1908. The book is a satirical take on the life of a philosopher who is persecuted by the authorities for his beliefs. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of the philosopher as he faces various challenges and obstacles in his pursuit of knowledge and truth.The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the philosopher's life. The first part introduces the philosopher and his ideas, while the second part focuses on his persecution and eventual martyrdom. The third part of the book is a reflection on the meaning of the philosopher's life and death.Throughout the book, Carus uses satire to critique the institutions and individuals who seek to suppress the philosopher's ideas. He also explores the role of philosophy in society and the importance of intellectual freedom.Overall, The Philosopher's Martyrdom: A Satire is a thought-provoking work that challenges readers to consider the value of philosophy and the dangers of censorship and oppression.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: Paul Carus
ISBN-10: 1165892812
ISBN-13: 9781165892815
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d