Socrates, the Martyred Messiah: An Essential History of Classical Athens [Paperback]

Myron Stagman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001

Integrates the Life and philosophy of Socrates into an Essential history of Classical Athens Provides new evidence indicating the true reason Socrates was brought to trial and executed

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Concerning the philosopher Socrates, everyone should become well-acquainted with this extraordinarily ethical, courageous, and eccentric person. No more unusual or worthy human being ever lived.

I have tried to be as objective as possible, to evaluate as justly and keenly as I can the Athenian democracy and Socrates’ activity within it. My views are strongly held and candidly written, yet I think all the facts are there for you to decide for yourself the relative merits of Socrates and the democracy which killed him.

Then there is the matter of sheer chance and coincidence. It enters the equation, unwanted and complicating. Also, as I see it, unfairly. Such is life, sometimes quite complicated, and unfair.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: City-State Press (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970926588
• ISBN-13: 978-0970926586
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,506,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)