""The Passing of Socrates"" is a book by J. S. M. Ward that explores the final days of the philosopher Socrates, who was sentenced to death in 399 BC. The book delves into the events leading up to Socrates' execution, including his trial and the philosophical debates that took place in Athens at the time. Ward also explores how Socrates' beliefs about the gods and his search for a higher power influenced his final moments. Through a combination of...