The Life Of Socrates: Collected From The Memorabilia Of Xenophon And The Dialogues Of Plato (1750)

By John Gilbert Cooper

Book Overview

""The Life of Socrates"" is a book written by John Gilbert Cooper Jr. in 1750. The book is a collection of biographical information about the philosopher Socrates, gathered from two primary sources: ""The Memorabilia of Xenophon"" and ""The Dialogues of Plato."" The book provides a detailed account of Socrates' life, including his childhood, his education, his philosophical teachings, and his trial and execution. The author also explores Socrates' relationships with his students, including Plato and Xenophon, and his influence on the development of philosophy in ancient Greece.Throughout the book, Cooper Jr. provides his own commentary and analysis of Socrates' life and teachings, drawing on his own knowledge of philosophy and history. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Socrates, as well as the history of ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104396378
• ISBN13: 9781104396374
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"