description: Though he left no written works Socrates was the first great philosopher of the West. His conversations and dramatic death in ancient A thens were recorded by a number of writers (including Plate); they show that Socrates was deeply interested in self-knowledge and virtue. Socrates also believed in the rule of law even refusing to flee when he was condemned to death. His ceaseless questionings have set timeless standards for the relentless pursuit of truth
language: English
title: Socrates
titlecomplete: Socrates (The World of Philosophy)
genres: Philosophy, Biography, History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 154
series: The Giants of Philosophy
publisher: Knowledge Products