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100 1 _aHubbard, Elbert,
_d1856-1915
245 1 0 _aLittle Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-27
505 0 _aSocrates -- Seneca -- Aristotle -- Marcus Aurelius -- Immanuel Kant -- Swedenborg -- Spinoza -- Auguste Comte -- Voltaire -- Herbert Spencer -- Schopenhauer -- Henry D. Thoreau.
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Annie McGuire and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23640
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