The Trial and Death of Socrates
The Trial and Death of Socrates/Four Dialogues
Plato
Finally! I finished it! Also, I understand why Socrates was so persecuted. The guy was simply unbearable; from a personal perspective, he would be difficult if not impossible to converse with. Throughout, he reminded me of an overzealous Mormon, who means well but can’t help insulting you. In the context of the public life of Athens, such a character would be unbearable for the political elite, and it would be only a matter of time before he was brought up on charges of some type.
Anyhow, the book is fantastic. The way Socrates leads his questions and aswers are masterful.
Also, the book is only like three dollars. Buy it. If you don’t read it, you can just leave it on the coffee table and impress people with how worldly and cultured you are. Just like I did for years.
Notes
- 10: Contrary to Socrates, visibility preceeds being seen. This may be a translation error, but I fear it is a false answer to the question of whether a tree falling makes a sound if nobody is around to hear it.
- Daedals and Tantalus are familiar names.
- What are the comedies of Aristophanes?
- What are the “trysus-bearers,” as opposed to mystics?
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