The Sacrifice of Socrates: Athens, Plato, Girard
(Part of the Studies in Violence, Mimesis, and Culture (SVMC) Series)
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When Athenians suffered the shame of having lost a war from their own greed and foolishness, around 404 BCE the public's blame was directed at Socrates, a man whose unique appearance and behavior, as well as his disapproval of the democracy, made him a ready target. Socrates was subsequently put on trial and sentenced to death. However, as Ren Girard has pointed out, no individual can be held responsible for a communal crisis. Plato's Apology...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1611860547
ISBN13:9781611860542
Release Date:October 2012
Publisher:Michigan State University Press
Length:210 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"
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