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SOCRATES DEFENCE

Author: Plato

Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy, Socrates' Defence details the final plea of Plato's beloved mentor.

Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th...

Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy, Socrates' Defence details the final plea of Plato's beloved mentor.

Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us...

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  • Item Ancient Greek Literature
  • Number of pages Number of pages 64
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2015
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Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy, Socrates' Defence details the final plea of Plato's beloved mentor.

Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.

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Author
Plato
Publisher
Penguin
Genre
Ancient Greek Literature
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
64
Release Date
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Publication Date
2015
Dimensions
12x21 cm
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780141397641

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    A quick and easy read, although not particularly exciting or thought-provoking as I expected.

    Socrates was definitely an interesting person, and the circumstances of his trial are intriguing in terms of how people thought and acted during that time. His arguments are solid, and he should be praised for sticking to his beliefs and appearing fearless until the end.

    But... I have to say that he somewhat repeated himself at various points in his defense, and there were references to people that required additional context to form a complete picture. The text also lacked dramatic intensity or much emotion, as was honestly expected, but it made it slightly less interesting to read.

    Lastly, on a lighter note, this guy Socrates, according to his own words, must have been really annoying, as he seemed mainly concerned with going to specialists in various fields and complaining to them without being asked about how unwise they are. And at the end of the day, it was no surprise that he eventually annoyed everyone in the city! Haha!

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  • A quick and easy read, although not particularly exciting or thought-provoking as I expected.

    Socrates was definitely an interesting person, and the circumstances of his trial are intriguing in terms of how people thought and acted during that time. His arguments are solid, and he should be praised for sticking to his beliefs and appearing fearless until the end.

    But... I have to say that he somewhat repeated himself at various points in his defense, and there were references to people that required additional context to form a complete picture. The text also lacked dramatic intensity or much emotion, as was honestly expected, but it made it slightly less interesting to read.

    Lastly, on a lighter note, this guy Socrates, according to his own words, must have been really annoying, as he seemed mainly concerned with going to specialists in various fields and complaining to them without being asked about how unwise they are. And at the end of the day, it was no surprise that he eventually annoyed everyone in the city! Haha!

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Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy, Socrates' Defence details the final plea of Plato's beloved mentor.

Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.

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Author
Plato
Publisher
Penguin
Genre
Ancient Greek Literature
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
64
Release Date
-
Publication Date
2015
Dimensions
12x21 cm
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780141397641

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • Caspian

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    A quick and easy read, although not particularly exciting or thought-provoking as I expected.

    Socrates was definitely an interesting person, and the circumstances of his trial are intriguing in terms of how people thought and acted during that time. His arguments are solid, and he should be praised for sticking to his beliefs and appearing fearless until the end.

    But... I have to say that he somewhat repeated himself at various points in his defense, and there were references to people that required additional context to form a complete picture. The text also lacked dramatic intensity or much emotion, as was honestly expected, but it made it slightly less interesting to read.

    Lastly, on a lighter note, this guy Socrates, according to his own words, must have been really annoying, as he seemed mainly concerned with going to specialists in various fields and complaining to them without being asked about how unwise they are. And at the end of the day, it was no surprise that he eventually annoyed everyone in the city! Haha!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • Maybe
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • A quick and easy read, although not particularly exciting or thought-provoking as I expected.

    Socrates was definitely an interesting person, and the circumstances of his trial are intriguing in terms of how people thought and acted during that time. His arguments are solid, and he should be praised for sticking to his beliefs and appearing fearless until the end.

    But... I have to say that he somewhat repeated himself at various points in his defense, and there were references to people that required additional context to form a complete picture. The text also lacked dramatic intensity or much emotion, as was honestly expected, but it made it slightly less interesting to read.

    Lastly, on a lighter note, this guy Socrates, according to his own words, must have been really annoying, as he seemed mainly concerned with going to specialists in various fields and complaining to them without being asked about how unwise they are. And at the end of the day, it was no surprise that he eventually annoyed everyone in the city! Haha!

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