Socrates: A Man for Our Times

by Paul Johnson

Book Overview

A brilliant portrait of the Greek philosopher who personified philosophy. Socrates was undeniably one of the greatest thinkers of all time, yet he wrote nothing. Throughout his life, and indeed until his very last moment alive, Socrates fully embodied his philosophy in thought and deed. It is through the story of his life that we can fully grasp his powerful actions and ideas.In his highly acclaimed style, historian Paul Johnson masterfully disentangles...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670023035
• ISBN13: 9780670023035
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Viking
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.7" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher