02379cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000320011224500690014426400510021330000470026433600260031133700260033733800360036350000310039950501820043050801170061252012140072953400450194365300170198885600430200599900170204823640UtSlPG20260610133537.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aB1 aHubbard, Elbert,d1856-191510aLittle Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-270 aSocrates -- Seneca -- Aristotle -- Marcus Aurelius -- Immanuel Kant -- Swedenborg -- Spinoza -- Auguste Comte -- Voltaire -- Herbert Spencer -- Schopenhauer -- Henry D. Thoreau.  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Annie McGuire and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8" by Elbert Hubbard is a biographical exploration written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses primarily on notable philosophers, starting with Socrates and extending to thinkers such as Seneca, Aristotle, and many others. Through engaging prose, Hubbard aims to illuminate the lives and thoughts of these influential figures, addressing their contributions to philosophy and their impact on society.  The opening of this work delves into the life of Socrates, presenting a vivid portrayal of his character, thoughts, and experiences. It highlights his unconventional lifestyle, dedication to self-knowledge, and the profound legacy he left despite the lack of written works. The text illustrates Socrates' interactions with peers and students, his pursuit of wisdom, and his willingness to engage in dialogue with Athenian citizens, ultimately leading to his trial and philosophical martyrdom. His relationship with his wife, Xantippe, and his influence on subsequent philosophers like Plato are also explored, offering a multifaceted view of a man who profoundly shaped Western thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPhilosophers40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23640  c64692d64692