Personal Socrates
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Personal Socrates
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Author : Baronfig
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-10
Personal Socrates written by Baronfig and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10 with categories.
Explore questions that stimulate your mental fitness and teach you how to direct your internal narrative to work for you.Inspired by Socrates himself, Marc Champagne draws on his interviews with award-winning writers, designers, photographers, strategists, entrepreneurs, technologists, musicians, athletes, and more to provide inspiration and examples as to where and how pointed self-inquiry can help your health, happiness, and performance. Readers are guided by powerful reflective questions that can be easily applied to daily life and work for incredible results.The prompts and mental fitness practices detailed throughout Personal Socrates are like having your very own mental fitness coach with you at all times-one who can be used to bring clarity, intentionality, and possibility to every aspect of your life.
Rescuing Socrates
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Author : Roosevelt Montas
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2023-03-21
Rescuing Socrates written by Roosevelt Montas and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-21 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A Dominican-born academic tells the story of how the Great Books transformed his life—and why they have the power to speak to people of all backgrounds What is the value of a liberal education? Traditionally characterized by a rigorous engagement with the classics of Western thought and literature, this approach to education is all but extinct in American universities, replaced by flexible distribution requirements and ever-narrower academic specialization. Many academics attack the very idea of a Western canon as chauvinistic, while the general public increasingly doubts the value of the humanities. In Rescuing Socrates, Dominican-born American academic Roosevelt Montás tells the story of how a liberal education transformed his life, and offers an intimate account of the relevance of the Great Books today, especially to members of historically marginalized communities. Montás emigrated from the Dominican Republic to Queens, New York, when he was twelve and encountered the Western classics as an undergraduate in Columbia University’s renowned Core Curriculum, one of America’s last remaining Great Books programs. The experience changed his life and determined his career—he went on to earn a PhD in English and comparative literature, serve as director of Columbia’s Center for the Core Curriculum, and start a Great Books program for low-income high school students who aspire to be the first in their families to attend college. Weaving together memoir and literary reflection, Rescuing Socrates describes how four authors—Plato, Augustine, Freud, and Gandhi—had a profound impact on Montás’s life. In doing so, the book drives home what it’s like to experience a liberal education—and why it can still remake lives.
Loveknowledge
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Author : Roy Brand
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2013
Loveknowledge written by Roy Brand and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Philosophy categories.
Since its inception, philosophy has struggled to perfect individual understanding through discussion and dialogue based in personal, poetic, or dramatic investigation. The positions of such philosophers as Socrates, Spinoza, Rousseau, Nietzsche, Foucault, and Derrida differ in almost every respect, yet these thinkers all share a common method of practicing philosophy--not as a detached, intellectual discipline, but as a worldly art. What is the love that turns into knowledge and how is the knowledge we seek already a form of love? Reading key texts from Socrates to Derrida, this book addresses the fundamental tension between love and knowledge that informs the history of Western philosophy. LoveKnowledge returns to the long tradition of philosophy as an exercise not only of the mind but also of the soul, asking whether philosophy can shape and inform our lives and communities.
Singapore
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Author : Mark Ravinder Frost
language : en
Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
Release Date : 2013-02-19
Singapore written by Mark Ravinder Frost and has been published by Editions Didier Millet this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-19 with History categories.
Brimming with verve and dramatic incident, Singapore: A Biography offers fresh insights into the life story of this island city-state through the personal experiences of the workers, adventurers, rulers and revolutionaries who have shaped its history over the last seven centuries. The authors, drawing on research undertaken in collaboration with the National Museum of Singapore, have woven together ancient chronicles, eyewitness accounts, oral histories and even modern radio and television broadcasts to create a vivid and compelling narrative that brings the past back to life. Grounded in scholarship yet fired by the imagination, this book reveals the Singapore story to have been as rich, diverse and multilayered as the city-state is prosperous, ordered and successful today.
A History Of Greek Philosophy Volume 3 The Fifth Century Enlightenment Part 2 Socrates
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Author : W. K. C. Guthrie
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1971-10-14
A History Of Greek Philosophy Volume 3 The Fifth Century Enlightenment Part 2 Socrates written by W. K. C. Guthrie and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971-10-14 with Philosophy categories.
List of abbreviations Preface Introductory note 1. Problem and sources 2. Life and character 3. Philosophical significance Bibliography Index of passages quoted or referred to General index Index of selected Greek words.
Question Everything
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Author : Ray Divine
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-09-19
Question Everything written by Ray Divine and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-19 with categories.
Question Everything: The Examined Life of Socrates Timeless truths with relevance for today. The life, teachings, and death of Socrates, the person acclaimed by many to be the world's greatest philosopher, presented with humor, to inform as well as entertain in a manner as creative and carefree as the man himself. While on trial, sure of his innocence, that he was only arraigned out of jealousy, Socrates recounts his life with veracity and wit, presenting his life in exciting, entertaining, and comedic ways, but then the verdict takes a turn for the worse. Despite the protests of his friends, Socrates refuses to escape the bitter sentencing. Written Humorously, But with the Utmost of Respect Ray Divine presents the life of Socrates as never before. Although Socrates has often been parodied (by Woody Allen, by Steve Martin, in "Bill & Ted's Most Excellent Adventure", etc.), this book chooses not to mock this fascinating man, but rather presents its comedy with admiration, awe, and appreciation for the philosopher deemed by many to be the greatest of them all. Says the author "I feel the humor, which is organic to the story, reflects the jovial nature of this great philosopher." Divine also admits taking some poetic license, eschewing the details of certain facts to make key points in Socrates' life, without having the humor mock the man, but rather enhance our understanding of someone so unique and clever and truly ahead of his time. Capturing the spirit of the man, if not the letter as well. Rated PG-13. Snippets But just when the teacher thought it was safe to teach an inquisitive child, young Socrates asked, "So what makes a good life for you?" Solon stammered. "That's. That's personal." Rolling his eyes, young Socrates shook his head. "So you still have no idea. Not even for yourself?" With an echoing foot stomp, the teacher shouted, "Two plus two equals four! Any questions related to that?" As the young man grimaced, the young woman glared at Socrates. "My advice?" said Socrates. "By all means, marry." Sighing, the young man and the young woman smiled. Socrates returned their smile with a wry one of his own. "If you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher." Plato shook his head in disbelief. "You lived all these years; and you never wrote anything?" "That's not true," said Socrates. "Just last week, I wrote what Xanthippe wanted me to buy at the market." Faithful Plato, who'd been with Socrates for so long, stood to his feet and waved his fist at Democritus. "This is an outrage! A travesty! A! A! Outrageous travesty!" Socrates pat Plato's shoulder to assuage his friend's fury. "Maybe the gadfly wasn't my best metaphor." Those sitting rolled their eyes at Crito. "Don't be like that," said Crito. "I come with the best news ever!" Apollodorus brightened a bit. "The court acquiesced and decided to set Socrates free?" Crito slumped a bit. "No. I come with the second best news ever." "Sneak away? I shall not," said Socrates. "Even if convicted unjustly, a righteous person must respect the law." Bam! Crito pounded on the bars in frustration. "Don't be so selfish, Socrates! Think of me. If you die, people will think me too cheap to bribe the guards to let you escape." Why Is Socrates So Fascinating? Take a Look Inside! Perhaps this rendition of his life, teachings, and death will shed light on that mystery. Or maybe you'll just laugh and go on your way. But either way, you should enjoy yourself. So Click the Buy Button Now to purchase this book and discover Socrates again. Or perhaps, for the very first time, which will be a true treat indeed.
Socrates And Self Knowledge
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Author : Christopher Moore
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-10-09
Socrates And Self Knowledge written by Christopher Moore and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-09 with Philosophy categories.
In this book, the first systematic study of Socrates' reflections on self-knowledge, Christopher Moore examines the ancient precept 'Know yourself' and, drawing on Plato, Aristophanes, Xenophon, and others, reconstructs and reassesses the arguments about self-examination, personal ideals, and moral maturity at the heart of the Socratic project. What has been thought to be a purely epistemological or metaphysical inquiry turns out to be deeply ethical, intellectual, and social. Knowing yourself is more than attending to your beliefs, discerning the structure of your soul, or recognizing your ignorance - it is constituting yourself as a self who can be guided by knowledge toward the good life. This is neither a wholly introspective nor a completely isolated pursuit: we know and constitute ourselves best through dialogue with friends and critics. This rich and original study will be of interest to researchers in the philosophy of Socrates, selfhood, and ancient thought.
Doctor Socrates
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Author : Andrew Downie
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-03-09
Doctor Socrates written by Andrew Downie and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
'Compelling from start to finish...Downie does full justice to an extraordinary life' Pete Davies, author of All Played Out. A stunning new biography of Socrates, the iconic captain of the greatest Brazil side never to win the World Cup. Socrates was always special. A hugely talented athlete who graduated in medicine yet drank and smoked to excess. The attacking midfielder stood out - and not just because of his 6'4" frame. Fans were enthralled by his inch-perfect passes, his coolness in front of goal and his back heel, the trademark move that singled him out as the most unique footballer of his generation. Off the pitch, he was just as original, with a dedication to politics and social causes that no player has ever emulated. His biggest impact came as leader of Corinthians Democracy - a movement that gave everyone from the kitman to the president an equal say in the running of the club. At a time when Brazil was ruled by a military dictatorship, it was truly revolutionary. Passionate and principled, entertaining and erudite, Socrates was as contradictory as he was complex. He was a socialist who voted for a return of Brazil's monarchy, a fiercely independent individual who was the ultimate team player, and a romantic who married four times and fathered six children. Armed with Socrates' unpublished memoir and hours of newly discovered interviews, Andrew Downie has put together the most comprehensive and compelling account of this iconic figure. Based on conversations with family members, close friends and former team-mates, this is a brilliant biography of a man who always stood up for what he believed in, whatever the cost. 'Brilliantly written and researched. Amazing life.' Alex Bellos, author of Futebol: The Brazilian Way of Life
Think Like Socrates
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Author : Shanna Peeples
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2018-08-16
Think Like Socrates written by Shanna Peeples and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-16 with Education categories.
Socrates believed in the power of questions rather than lecturing his students. But how did we get so far away from his method of inquiry? Shanna Peeples, 2015 National Teacher of the Year, will show you how teachers can create an engaging atmosphere that encourages student questions and honors their experiences. This resource provides Questions paired with sample texts Step-by-step lessons for generating and using students’ questions Lesson extensions for English language learners, special education students, and gifted and talented students Writing suggestions, in-class debate questions, and scoring rubrics Multimedia texts Protocols for using inquiry with adults as a base for professional development
From Socrates To Summerhill And Beyond
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Author : Ronald Swartz
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2016-06-01
From Socrates To Summerhill And Beyond written by Ronald Swartz and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-01 with Education categories.
In From Socrates to Summerhill and Beyond: Towards a Philosophy of Education for Personal Responsibility, Ronald Swartz offers an evolving development of fallible, liberal democratic, self?governing educational philosophies. He suggests that educators can benefit from having dialogues about questions such as these: 1). Are there some authorities that can be consistently relied upon to tell school members what they should do and learn while they are in school? 2.) How should the imagination of social theorists be both used and checked in the development and implementation of innovative educational reforms? 3.) How can teachers in personal responsibility schools help their students learn? These questions are representative of problems that Swartz raises in his book. Swartz identifies four educational programs as personal responsibility schools. These are Little Commonwealth (Homer Lane); Summerhill (A.S.Neill); Orphans Home (Janusz Korczak) and Sudbury Valley School (Daniel Greenberg). Swartz then suggests that these learning environments create social institutions that are liberal, democratic, and self?governing and therefore endorse the policy of personal responsibility. This policy states: All school members, students included, are fallible authorities who should be personally responsible for determining their own school activities and many policies that govern a school. Schools which incorporate this policy can interchangeably be referred to as personal responsibility, self?governing, or Summerhill style schools. In providing an historical and philosophical understanding of Summerhill style schools, Swartz suggests that these educational alternatives have intellectual roots in the ideas associated with Socrates as portrayed in Plato’s Apology. Specifically, in personal responsibility schools teachers are not viewed as authorities who attempt to transmit wisdom to their students. Rather, self?governing schools follow the Socratic tradition which claims that teachers can be viewed as fallible authorities who attempt to engage students in dialogues about questions of interest to students. The interpretation of Plato’s works used by Swartz can be found in Karl Popper’s The Open Society and Its Enemies. Swartz has also been significantly influenced by the educational writings of Bertrand Russell and Paul Goodman. Goodman’s Compulsory Miseducation makes it clear that schools which follow in the tradition of Summerhill compete with the educational programs that are an outgrowth of John Dewey’s writings. In summary, Swartz’s book aims to engage educators in dialogues that will lead to improved educational theories and practices.