Title
greek bust of Socrates
Caption
greek bust of Socrates (469-399 BC) is considered to be the intellectual father of modern Western philosophy. His method of enquiry was to enter into a penetrating discussion with his companions / questioning the nature of knowledge itself in pursuit of absolute truths. Socrates himself wrote nothing / but versions of his conversations are recorded in the written works of his pupils Plato and Xenophon. Socrates' pursuit of true knowledge brought him into conflict with the piety laws of his native Athens / where his eventual prosecution led to enforced suicide.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_194
License type
Rights managed
Available size
53,7Mb (1,3Mb) / 12,2in x 17,1in / 3650 x 5140 (300dpi)