If you've ever felt daunted by ancient philosophy, this book serves as an accessible entry point to Socrates' ideas. It's designed to make class discussions more fruitful and to deepen your appreciation of the original texts. Imagine it as a bridge between you and one of the greatest thinkers—the guide that makes complex thoughts clear.

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This brief text assists students in understanding Socrates' philosophy and thinking so that they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the "Wadsworth Philosophers Series," (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON SOCRATES is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher better enabling students to engage in the reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.

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