Why Socrates died
Robin Waterfield
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Why Socrates died
Published
2009
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co.
Pages
253
ISBN-13
9780393065275
ISBN-10
0393065278
Description
This book is a revisionist account of the most famous trial and execution in Western civilization -- one with great resonance for modern society. In the spring of 399 BCE, the elderly philosopher Socrates stood trial in his native Athens. The court was packed, and after being found guilty by his peers, Socrates died by drinking a cup of poison hemlock, his execution a defining moment in ancient civilization. Yet time has transmuted the facts into a fable. Aware of these myths, Robin Waterfield has examined the actual Greek sources, presenting a new Socrates, not an atheist or guru of a weird sect, but a deeply moral thinker, whose convictions stood in stark relief to those of his former disciple, Alcibiades, the hawkish and self-serving military leader. Refusing to surrender his beliefs even in the face of death, Socrates, as Waterfield reveals, was determined to save a morally decayed country that was tearing itself apart. Why Socrates Died is then not only a powerful revisionist book, but a work whose insights translate clearly from ancient Athens to the present day. - Publisher.
Subjects
Εὐθύφρων / Κρίτων / Φαίδων / Ἀπολογία Σωκράτους
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Why Socrates died?
This edition of Why Socrates died has approximately 253 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Why Socrates died?
For most readers, Why Socrates died typically takes between 5h 16m and 3h 31m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,250 words
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What is the word count of Why Socrates died?
The estimated word count for Why Socrates died is approximately 63,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Why Socrates died?
Why Socrates died was written by Robin Waterfield.
When was Why Socrates died published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.