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160쪽 168*240mm 420g ISBN : 9791191126167
book introduction
Socrates is the epitome of a philosopher and is revered as the fourth-generation saint, but few people actually understand his philosophy.Many people remember his teachings with a few words he left behind, but to fully understand the meaning, it takes time to examine his life and death.
The authors of the book invite readers to Agora Square in Athens more than 2,400 years ago with a modern form of writing and painting called graphic noble.Focusing on Socrates' trial, the authors cross Plato's writings such as "Eoutuffron", "Socrates' Argument", "Criton", "Paidon", "Gorgias", and "Festival", delivering the meaning of death and the essence of philosophy left behind with Socrates in an easy to understand manner.
About the author and translator
Francesco Barilly (Jieun)
Born in 1965.He wrote the script for "Fausto and Iio, the next 30 years" with Sergio Sinigalia and published "The Feathers and Mountains" with Kekino Antonini and Dario Rossi.Together with Manuel de Carly, he wrote "Carlo Giuliani, the traitor to Genoa" and "The Mateotti Crime"."Good by Marilyn" and "Vincent Van Gogh" with Saka.Sorrows That Last Forever".He wrote "The Life of John Belushi" with Lelle Corby.
Recent work: <Socrates>…Two types in total.
Alessandro Ranguyash (Picture)
Born in Rome in 1990.He attended the Roman School of Cartoon and the Department of Archaeology at Sapienza University.After graduating from college, I devoted myself to painting.Since 2012, he has worked as a storyboard writer in film and advertising.She drew her first comic book "Premo Levi" in 2017.The book has been translated and published in Germany, France and Croatia.Socrates is his second comic book.
Kim Hyo-jung (Following)
After graduating from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies' Italian Language Department and the same graduate school, he received a doctorate in the Department of Comparative Literature.Currently, I am teaching at the Department of Italian Interpretation and Translation at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.Translated books include "The Medieval Period," "The Book of Anxiety," "The Engaged," "Beautiful Summer" and "The Ancient Roman Castle and Love."
Introduction of the book provided by the publisher
Socrates' life, death, and philosophy vividly depicted with graphic novel.
Socrates is the epitome of a philosopher and is revered as the fourth-generation saint, but few people actually understand his philosophy.Many people remember his teachings with a few words he left behind, but to fully understand the meaning, it takes time to examine his life and death.
The authors of the book invite readers to Agora Square in Athens more than 2,400 years ago with a modern form of writing and painting called graphic noble.Focusing on Socrates' trial, the authors cross Plato's writings such as "Eoutuffron", "Socrates' Argument", "Criton", "Paidon", "Gorgias", and "Festival", delivering the meaning of death and the essence of philosophy left behind with Socrates in an easy to understand manner.
a philosophy that escaped from a dusty bookcase
There are many books that contain the opinions, caution, and arguments of famous classical philosophers in short texts.In addition, summarized information about philosophers' lives can often be found only through Internet searches.However, what is essential to understand philosophers and their views is a vivid understanding and story of their actual lives.
We are interested in the success, defeat, companionship, and hostility that he has experienced in his fierce life.The terms of philosophers we use in that historical furnace are not clearly and unequivocally derived without conflict, funny situations, or tragic events." (p. 5-Stefano Cardini)
For example, Plato's utopian social model and his view of education are not ideological conclusions that have been tossed and turned the pages.The essence of Plato's thoughts, which is the basis of Western philosophy, was formed because there was a young Plato who watched his teacher Socrates sentenced to death by the public in a democratic court that had just been reclaimed, and the leader's school "Academia" could be established to create a just society.Experience affects philosophy, and at the same time, philosophy presents a direction for practice.Looking at the philosopher's life with his ideas is also "escape philosophy from empty, pedantic small talk or dusty bookshelves (page 6).
The authors planned this book, judging that the graphic novel genre is suitable for easily conveying "philosophia de vivo" to readers through such methods.
the wisest man, Socrates
As there is no work of Socrates himself, this book reconstructs Socrates' life, focusing on the work of his student Plato.For that reason, the story begins and ends with Plato's point of view.
The fate of Socrates, the father of philosophy, has greatly influenced human history.Not only did he give deep instruction to Plato and other later philosophers, but he also left the epitome of a great human being who does not remain silent in front of the truth through the death he proudly faced.
Socrates enjoyed discussing with various people in Athens, especially by talking with young people, giving many enlightenment for the other person to find answers on his own.Seeing Socrates discussing, the Athenians called him the 'most wise man'.
It wasn't just people.Phytia, a priest, delivers the oracle to Cirephon, who visited the Temple of Delphi.
"Listen to me, Kyrephon.More than Socrates in Athens.
No one is wiser." (p. 25)
Socrates himself, who had heard the words, wondered at the trust.After a while, he met a politician who showed off his wisdom to many people.Although he was known for being wise, Socrates did not seem to be wiser than himself.He believed he knew something, but he didn't know anything.Compared to that, he also knew nothing, but he never thought he knew something, so he seemed to be a better person than that.
Then, I met poets and tragic writers who told profound and beautiful stories.They also learned that they wrote works with divine inspiration rather than writing many things on their own.
Afterwards, when I met experts with great skills, they each believed they knew everything, but all they knew was about their function.It was then that Socrates realized the meaning of the oracle.
"Listen to me, men!The wisest man is like Socrates.
He is a man who knows nothing." (p. 29)
Socrates, the wise man, was executed in 399 BC for desecration of divinity.His trial can be said to be the first, at least on record, to be consensual.Perhaps he was also the first victim, a prisoner of conscience, whose life was taken to protect his beliefs.
Socrates' death penalty prevented Athens's democracy from being praised as a "perfectly ideal democracy."
"The trial of Socrates shows how a democracy that prides itself on being the greatest can put the greatest citizen to death.The message of danger left by Socrates' death is clear.It is that free and strict knowledge is always a thorn in the side of those who have any form of power." (Page 139)