Socrates A Man for Our Times
Socrates A Man for Our Times by Paul Johnson is a reprint edition published by Penguin on November 27, 2012. This biography presents a detailed exploration of Socrates, often regarded as the founding father of philosophy. Johnson skillfully navigates through limited historical sources to construct a vivid portrait of Socrates and the vibrant context of fifth-century BCE Athens, highlighting the philosopher’s significant influence on thought and culture.
In this work, readers will find an insightful analysis of Socrates’s personality and intellect, characterized by a unique blend of strength, subtlety, and playfulness. Johnson delves into the dynamics of Socrates’s relationships with those around him, providing a comprehensive view of his life and the philosophical landscape of ancient Greece. With 224 pages, this edition offers a thorough examination of key themes in philosophy and history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the life of one of history’s most pivotal figures.
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“Spectacular . . . A delight to read.”
—The Wall Street Journal
From bestselling biographer and historian Paul Johnson, a brilliant portrait of Socrates, the founding father of philosophy
In his highly acclaimed style, historian Paul Johnson masterfully disentangles centuries of scarce sources to offer a riveting account of Socrates, who is often hailed as the most important thinker of all time. Johnson provides a compelling picture of Athens in the fifth century BCE, and of the people Socrates reciprocally delighted in, as well as many enlightening and intimate analyses of specific aspects of his personality. Enchantingly portraying “the sheer power of Socrates’s mind, and its unique combination of steel, subtlety, and frivolity,” Paul Johnson captures the vast and intriguing life of a man who did nothing less than supply the basic apparatus of the human mind.
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