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Clouds: The Comic Portrait of Socrates – Aristophanes’ Satirical Play on Sophistry, Education, and Athenian Society
What if the greatest threat to society wasn’t ignorance—but cleverness without conscience? Clouds by Aristophanes is a scathing comedic masterpiece that lampoons Socratic philosophy and the Athenian obsession with rhetorical trickery.
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What if the greatest threat to society wasn’t ignorance—but cleverness without conscience? Clouds by Aristophanes is a scathing comedic masterpiece that lampoons Socratic philosophy and the Athenian obsession with rhetorical trickery. This modern translation revives the wit, rhythm, and political punch of Aristophanes’ classic play, in which a debt-ridden father seeks to cheat his way to freedom by mastering the art of deceit—under the tutelage of a ridiculous, cloud-dwelling Socrates. What you’ll discover inside: •A satirical comedy skewering philosophy, education, and generational conflict •A wildly irreverent portrait of Socrates and his absurd “Thinkery” •A sharp critique of sophistry, relativism, and rhetorical manipulation •A lively and accessible modern translation of Aristophanes’ classic Join the riotous drama where logic tangles, thunder rumbles, and the line between wisdom and foolishness vanishes in the clouds.
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