Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero

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What Would Socrates Do?

by James Romm

Increased scrutiny of Martin Heidegger and Paul de Man has raised questions about the connection between words and deeds, and about the moral responsibilities of thinkers and writers living under brutal regimes.

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What Would Socrates Do?

by James Romm