The Trial and Death of Socrates (3rd Edition)
by Plato
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Read in January, 2007
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Definitely "worth the time" - Fromm would be rolling in his grave if he read that. Honestly, it is a wonderful book that gives insight into one of the most brilliant intellectuals that ever lived. He is one of the few men that holistically lived according to his canon of reason in both word and deed, even when deed manifested itself as poison.
I love his dialogues with his friends and the philosophical discussions on death, the soul, and the Socratic Method evident throughout the ...more
I love his dialogues with his friends and the philosophical discussions on death, the soul, and the Socratic Method evident throughout the ...more
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Read in July, 2007
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Anyone interested in politics, morality, ancient greek society etc.
I just finished my second read of this book, (including the Euthyphro, Apology, etc--the whole shebang), and while the style seemed a bit loquacious for my taste at first, I feel like I am beginning to appreciate Plato. I will say though, I do have a hard time accepting how easily Plato, as author, could have (and probably did) manipulate the various arguments.
One facet I particularly enjoyed was the manner in which Socrates vehemently antagonizes his accusers. With little effort, he could...more
One facet I particularly enjoyed was the manner in which Socrates vehemently antagonizes his accusers. With little effort, he could...more
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Read in June, 2008
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Socrates was really a teacher, even until the end of his life; throughout the dialogues he uses his own Socratic method to challenge his contemporaries and influence his trial. Mostly, what I got out of these dialogues was a great view into the mind of Socrates. He was humbled by his own intelligence and didn't seek to pretend he knew everything. Before I read this, I had a blurry view of Socrates, but I've definitely gained perspective on his philosophies. I think if you're interested in philos...more
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This book was a fantastic example of owning up to your beliefs, values, and standards. I really should give it a re-visit... I wish I could remember where I put it... =P
Further- people who read about Socrates' death will be either of these two types: (a) those who believe Socrates accepted the death penalty to ease the pain of his old age; a "quick and painless death" so to speak... or (b) those who believe he saw a life of exile to be insignificant and cowardly; and agreeing to the ...more
Further- people who read about Socrates' death will be either of these two types: (a) those who believe Socrates accepted the death penalty to ease the pain of his old age; a "quick and painless death" so to speak... or (b) those who believe he saw a life of exile to be insignificant and cowardly; and agreeing to the ...more
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Read in June, 2007
I love the way Socrates' arguments are presented, that is, in dialogue form. They're easily digestible, even if all of the "Of course, Socrates!" and "Indeed, it must be so!"s are getting a little annoying. (As if any philosophical debate were ever that simple.) And on that subject, my beef with Socrates is that I do not agree with many of his premises... it would be fun to break some of the proofs down.
Next time you read this, pencil notes in the margin with the argument,...more
Next time you read this, pencil notes in the margin with the argument,...more
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Read in January, 1996
Read it again this year. In the dialogue Phaedo, Plato expresses one of the greatest faults of mankind, "For as there are misanthropists or haters of men, there are also misologists or haters of ideas, and both spring from the same cause, which is ignorance of the world."
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Ok I have to admit it, I'm a Socrates fanatic. I ended up quoting him in about every undergrad paper I wrote. haha..
I'm not sure this was the edition I read but, close enough.
I'm not sure this was the edition I read but, close enough.
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I really enjoyed this dialogue...with the help of commentary of course. I even read it twice. I understood a lot more the second time around.
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Read in January, 1994
Agradezco haber sido forzada a leer estos clásicos de la cultura occidental. Eso no quiere decir que los haya disfrutado demasiado.
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Read in January, 2005
Socrates makes Meletus look like a bitch and this work is loaded with wonderful quotes about life and death. Socrates is the man.
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Read in March, 2007
The Socratic theory of knowledge is all you really need to know. In life.
And in Philosophy, for that matter.
And in Philosophy, for that matter.
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Read in August, 1996
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While to some it may just seem like a bunch of men bickering about death, etc. I fancied the discussion.
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Read in January, 2005
The character of Socrates is a zany, enjoyable, scamp whom all readers will surely relate to.
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Read in November, 2002
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A great book that proves those who claim not to know everything are the smartest people.
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Read in January, 1997
More assigned reading that turned into my foundation for going to lawschool.
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Read in July, 2007
Its good, I like it so far. If youre interested in plato, you may as well.
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Read in January, 1997
This along with the entire Repbulic is the best of Plato's work.
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