Classical Greek Philosophy: Socrates

Socrates Never Wrote A Word. Yet His Questions Changed The World. This Is The Essential Guide To Understanding How. Unravel The Enduring Enigma Of Socrates, The Philosopher Who Shaped Western Thought Without Writing A Single Word. This Captivating Book Reconstructs His Life And Revolutionary Ideas Through The Lens Of Plato, Xenophon, And Aristophanes, Among Others. Explore Socratess Unique ‘Way Of Life’, His Iconic Method Of Enquiry, And His Profound Insights On Truth, Virtue, And Self-Knowledge. From His Foundational Role In Athenian Society To His Dramatic Trial And Execution, Delve Into The Core Of His Philosophy And Understand Why His Legacy Continues To Resonate Today. This Essential Guide From An Authority On The Subject Makes The Complex World Of Socrates Accessible, Revealing The Timeless Power Of Questioning And The Pursuit Of Wisdom. Written By Vijay Tankha, Former Head Of Philosophy At St. Stephen’S College, University Of Delhi, And Author Of Ancient Greek Philosophy: Thales To Aristotle. This Is The First In A Series That Will Be Followed By Books On Plato And Aristotle. For Anyone Who Has Ever Wondered Why We Still Ask The Questions Socrates Asked And Never Quite Find The Answers. Perfect For Students Of Philosophy, Curious Readers, And Anyone Interested In The History Of Ideas. For Fans Of Simon Blackburn’S Think, Nigel Warburton’S A Little History Of Philosophy, And Bryan Magee’S The Story Of Philosophy.