How To Think Like Socrates [electronic resource]
Donald J. Robertson2024
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How can we apply the teachings of the greatest ancient philosopher to modern
life?
Socrates is the most famous ancient philosopher and the father of the entire
Western philosophical tradition. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy
to ordinary people in the streets of Athens, yet his work has largely been left
to gather dust in academia – until now.
How to Think Like Socrates is an entertaining and informative primer on the life
of the great thinker – and the first book to focus on applying his ideas to our
daily lives. Author Donald Robertson transports readers back to the streets of
ancient Athens, expertly weaving together a page-turning account of the
visionary man who eschewed material pleasures and stood by his beliefs, even in
the face of controversy, with a steadfastness that ultimately resulted in his
execution.
How to Think Like Socrates highlights the continuing importance of the four
cardinal virtues of Greek philosophy: wisdom; justice; courage...
Main title:
How To Think Like Socrates [electronic resource] / Donald J. Robertson
Author:
Donald J. Robertson, Author
Imprint:
Sydney Australia : Macmillan, 2024
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Audience:
General / adult
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781761566967
Language:
English
BRN:
527908
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