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Socrates is a play in three acts about Socrates and the events of his trial and eventual death. Satirical in nature it takes aim at government authority and organized religion. Voltaire's contempt for government and religion come through clearly in this play.Wilder Publications... Read Full Overview

A dramatic work by Voltaire examining philosophy, authority, and moral conviction through the figure of Socrates. In Socrates, Voltaire presents a structured treatment of the classical philosopher, using dialogue and dramatic form to explore questions of reason,... Read Full Overview

Socrates (French: Socrate), written by Voltaire, the famous French philosopher in the mid 18th century, is a play in three acts that concerns itself with Socrates and the events just before his death during his trial. It is heavy with satire specifically at government authority... Read Full Overview

Socrates presents a dramatic meditation on integrity, justice, and the conflict between personal conviction and public authority. The work portrays a philosopher whose questioning spirit unsettles influential figures who fear the disruption of established order. As scrutiny intensifies,... Read Full Overview

Voltaire, the pen name of Fran ois-Marie Arouet (1694-1778), uses the great philosopher Socrates's crusty persona, trial, and death as a forum to criticize his enemies and restate his Deism. A drama that deserves a modern re-staging.

Fran ois-Marie Arouet, known as Voltaire, born November 21, 1694 in Paris, where he died May 30, 1778 (aged 83) is a French writer and philosopher who marked the eighteenth century and occupies a special place in French collective memory and internationally. An emblematic figure... Read Full Overview

Socrates, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole... Read Full Overview

Socrates is a play in three acts about Socrates and the events of his trial and eventual death. Satirical in nature it takes aim at government authority and organized religion. Voltaire's contempt for government and religion come through clearly in this play.Wilder Publications... Read Full Overview

Socrates is a play in three acts about Socrates and the events of his trial and eventual death. Satirical in nature it takes aim at government authority and organized religion. Voltaire's contempt for government and religion come through clearly in this play.Wilder Publications... Read Full Overview

A dramatic work by Voltaire examining philosophy, authority, and moral conviction through the figure of Socrates. In Socrates, Voltaire presents a structured treatment of the classical philosopher, using dialogue and dramatic form to explore questions of reason,... Read Full Overview