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Apology of Socrates

Apology of Socrates( )
Author: Plato,
Editor: Adam, Adela Marion
Series title:Cambridge Elementary Classics: Greek Ser.
ISBN:978-0-521-05958-9
Publication Date:Mar 1920
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:AUD $37.95
Book Description:

First published in 1914, this volume was edited by the Cambridge classical scholar A. M. Adam. Intended for beginners, Adam based her text on the edition of her late husband, Dr James Adam, with revised notes and a new introduction. The text is given in the original Greek with a substantial vocabulary appended. This issue marks the twentieth printing of what is now a classic edition.

Book Details
Pages:128
Detailed Subjects: Philosophy / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):1.1 x 22.9 x 1.6 cm
Book Weight:0.473 Kilograms
Author Biography
Plató (Author)
Plato was born c. 427 B.C. in Athens, Greece, to an aristocratic family very much involved in political government. Pericles, famous ruler of Athens during its golden age, was Plato's stepfather. Plato was well educated and studied under Socrates, with whom he developed a close friendship. When Socrates was publically executed in 399 B.C., Plato finally distanced himself from a career in Athenian politics, instead becoming one of the greatest philosophers of Western civilization. Plato extended Socrates's inquiries to his students, one of the most famous being Aristotle.

Plato's The Republic is an enduring work, discussing justice, the importance of education, and the qualities needed for rulers to succeed. Plato felt governors must be philosophers so they may govern wisely and effectively. Plato founded the Academy, an educational institution dedicated to pursuing philosophic truth. The Academy lasted well into the 6th century A.D., and is the model for all western universities. Its formation is along the lines Plato laid out in The Republic.

Many of Plato's essays and writings survive to this day. Plato died in 347 B.C. at the age of 80.

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