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There are no known books written by Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher. The information we have about Socrates was largely written by Plato who was a contemporary of Socrates.

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What is the best book on the history of philosophy?

One highly regarded book on the history of philosophy is "A History of Western Philosophy" by Bertrand Russell.


Which book has the writer 'Socrates' written?

The Greek philosopher Socrates of the B.C. Sixth century did not care to write any books. His philosophy came to us through the books written by his student and follower Plato, mainly through his book, The Republic.


What are the best introductory philosophy books for beginners?

Some of the best introductory philosophy books for beginners include "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder, "The Philosophy Book" by DK, and "Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy" by Simon Blackburn.


Did Socrates leave any writings?

No, Socrates did not leave any writings. Basically, Socrates practiced philosophy by talking one-on-one with people; instead of trying to make them agree with what he thought, he tried to get them to think seriously for themselves. People seriously concerned to encourage people to think for themselves probably should not write a book.Why?Well, unthinking people may just attach themselves fanatically to the ideas presented in the book. This may have been why, for example, the Buddha, too, never wrote a book.


What is the best intro to philosophy book for beginners?

One of the best introductory philosophy books for beginners is "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of philosophy in a captivating and accessible way.

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Which book has the writer 'Socrates' written?

The Greek philosopher Socrates of the B.C. Sixth century did not care to write any books. His philosophy came to us through the books written by his student and follower Plato, mainly through his book, The Republic.


What exactly are philosophy books?

A philosophy book would contain branches of philosophy such as ancient, medieval, Chinese and Persian Philosophy. The book teaches you about Realism, skepticism, Idealism and Rationalism. A very important teaching is Morality.


What are the best introductory philosophy books for beginners?

Some of the best introductory philosophy books for beginners include "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder, "The Philosophy Book" by DK, and "Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy" by Simon Blackburn.


Did Socrates leave any writings?

No, Socrates did not leave any writings. Basically, Socrates practiced philosophy by talking one-on-one with people; instead of trying to make them agree with what he thought, he tried to get them to think seriously for themselves. People seriously concerned to encourage people to think for themselves probably should not write a book.Why?Well, unthinking people may just attach themselves fanatically to the ideas presented in the book. This may have been why, for example, the Buddha, too, never wrote a book.


What is the best intro to philosophy book for beginners?

One of the best introductory philosophy books for beginners is "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of philosophy in a captivating and accessible way.


How can you publish your own philosophy book?

You can start by writing the philosophy book consisting of your own thoughts and views of the world and such of that nature. Then after writing it , you would want to get it revised and then published.


What are the best intro to philosophy books available for beginners?

Some of the best introductory philosophy books for beginners include "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder, "Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy" by Simon Blackburn, and "The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained" by DK Publishing.


What are the best introductions to philosophy for beginners?

Some of the best introductions to philosophy for beginners include "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder, "The Philosophy Book" by DK, and "Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy" by Simon Blackburn. These books provide a comprehensive overview of key philosophical concepts in an accessible and engaging way.


What book did Socrates saying Know thyself come from?

The quote "Know thyself" is attributed to the Greek philosopher Socrates. It is believed to have been inscribed at the entrance of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. It is not from a specific book, but rather a philosophical idea that Socrates promoted in his teachings.