Wise Guy: The Life and Philosophy of Socrates

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Greek philosophy for kids

“I know that I know nothing.”

With this classic commentary, uttered over two thousand years ago, Socrates set the usual for the way forward for Western philosophy. By day, he soaked up the sun in the Athenian marketplace, where he’d converse for hours on end about the meaning of wisdom, right and unsuitable, courage, justice, and love. By night, he feasted and danced with friends. He was once charming, but not handsome, happy, but not wealthy. Unfortunately, his method of thinking did not sit down well with everyone. Finally, his fellow Athenians punished him with death.

The story of Socrates’ life unfolds through cheerful illustrations and a two-tiered text, one layer slightly simple, the other full of juicy additional information about the philosopher’s life and times. The ending assembles a “School of Athens,” showcasing thinkers, from Erasmus to Martin Luther King, Jr., who have been inspired by Socrates’ philosophy.

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