2005

Emily Wilson

  • Assistant Professor
  • University of Pennsylvania
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Project

The Death of Socrates: Reflections and constructions after Plato

Program

ACLS Fellowship Program

Department

Classical Studies

Abstract

This project explores changing meanings of the story of Socrates’ death, from Plato and Xenophon to the present day. The particular focus is on the ways reflections of Socrates’ death have shaped concepts of individuality and the self.