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Socrates Meets Marx: The Father of Philosophy Cross-Examines the Founder of Communism is unavailable, but you can change that!

In a unique and compelling take on the philosophies of Marx and Socrates. Kreeft pits the ancient Greek philosopher against the founder of Communism. Among the various topics discussed are private property, the individual, the “three philosophies of man”, individualism, and more. This is a wonderful introduction for the uninitiated, and a joy for the experienced student.

MARX: My rhetorical masterpiece! I knew it was destined to change the face of the earth. What do you want to examine about it? SOCRATES: Oh, just one little thing: Is it true? MARX: True? Of course it’s true! It changed the world, didn’t it? Didn’t you say that? It succeeded. SOCRATES: So the proof of truth is success? MARX: Certainly. SOCRATES: Couldn’t a lie be successful, if the liar persuaded others to believe it and if he had his way and his will with them? Couldn’t a lie change the world, too,
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