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Socrates is important to us for many reasons. First, he recognized the value of logic and showed us how to use it to discover truth. Second, he led an exemplary and courageous life which cannot fail to inspire anyone who reads about it. Fortunately his pupils Plato and Xenophon recorded his sayings for posterity. Indeed the connection between Socrates and Plato is so close that this little book could alternatively been titled The Essence of Plato. Axios's Essence of ... Series takes the greatest works of practical philosophy and pares them down to their essence. Selected passages flow together to create a seamless work that will capture your interest from page one.
List of contents
Introduction
1. Socratic Method
2. The Search for Truth
3. The Good
4. The Importance of Modesty
5. Do Not Be Judgmental
6. The Rule of Reason
7. Avoid Sophistry
8. The Value of Observation (When Combined with Logic)
9. Rein in the Emotions
10. The Pursuit of Wisdom
11. Ultimate Reality
12. An Inner Voice
13. God (the Gods)
14. The Soul
15. Pleasure
16. Temperance
17. Right Conduct
18. Obedience to the Law
19. Honoring Parents
20. Marriage and Family
21. Rights of Women
22. Friendship
23. Training
24. Care of the Body
25. Death
Bibliography
Index
About the author
Edited by Hunter Lewis
