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Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
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Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Socrates (c470-399 BC) Athenian moral philosopher influential in Western ethical traditions of thought. Served as a hoplite in the Peloponnesian War, irritating people with considerations of justice, his paradoxical wisdom made prominent Athenians look foolish. Found guilty at trial of impiety and was required to poison himself with hemlock. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830]
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This print captures the enigmatic figure of Socrates, a renowned Athenian moral philosopher from ancient Greece. Created in 1830 by an unknown artist, this portrait showcases Socrates' distinctive features, including his long beard and thoughtful expression. Socrates was a highly influential thinker whose ethical traditions continue to shape Western thought today. Despite serving as a hoplite in the Peloponnesian War, it was his philosophical inquiries into justice that truly made him notorious among prominent Athenians. His paradoxical wisdom often left those around him feeling foolish and challenged their preconceived notions. However, this intellectual pursuit eventually led to his downfall. Found guilty of impiety at trial, Socrates was sentenced to death by poisoning himself with hemlock. This tragic end only added to the mystique surrounding his life and teachings. The image is taken from "Biographical Illustrations" by Alfred Howard, published in 1830 by Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. , J. Cumming in London, Glasgow, and Dublin respectively. It serves as a powerful reminder of Socrates' enduring legacy as one of history's greatest philosophers.
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