Summary of Paul Johnson's Socrates

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 Three individuals, all from different civilizations, but all living in the same century, insisted that the distinction between their civilizations and the surrounding barbarism must be reinforced by moral education. #2 Socrates was a philosopher who lived in Athens around the time of Ezra. He was the first classless person in history, and he believed that education was the surest path to happiness. #3 Plato wa