William Seymour Tyler fut un érudit dévoué des langues et littératures classiques, occupant un poste de professeur au Amherst College pendant plus de six décennies. Son travail savant se concentra sur la philologie, englobant l'édition méticuleuse de nombreux textes grecs et latins. Tyler s'est également penché sur l'histoire de son institution, rédigeant des ouvrages importants sur son développement précoce et son administration. Son héritage académique durable est honoré par la nomination de bâtiments à sa mémoire sur les campus universitaires.
This book offers a comprehensive history of Amherst College, one of the oldest and most prestigious liberal arts colleges in the United States. It covers the first fifty years of the college's existence, exploring its founding, development, and major events.
The dialogues featured in this volume capture the profound exchanges between Socrates and Plato during Socrates' last days, emphasizing themes of philosophy, duty, and the soul's immortality. Key texts include "The Apology," "Crito," and "Phædo," each accompanied by insightful introductions that provide context. This edition not only preserves the original content but also includes a new introduction, making it accessible for contemporary readers. It's an essential read for those interested in the foundations of Western philosophy and Socratic thought.
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