{"id":159469,"date":"2026-02-28T21:59:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T20:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imperiumromanum.pl\/?post_type=recenzje&p=159469"},"modified":"2026-02-28T21:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T20:59:52","slug":"review-how-to-think-like-socrates","status":"publish","type":"recenzje","link":"https:\/\/imperiumromanum.pl\/en\/reviews\/review-how-to-think-like-socrates\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: How To Think Like Socrates"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The book “How To Think Like Socrates” is one of thoses that combines solid historical and philosophical knowledge with a practical approach to everyday problems. Donald Robertson, a psychotherapist and expert in Stoic philosophy, offers readers not only a biography of Socrates but, above all, an invitation to an intellectual adventure and to exercise their own way of thinking. The book was published by Onepress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In terms of content, the publication is of a high standard. The author relies on a thorough bibliography, which is included at the end of the book, allowing the reader to deepen their knowledge and verify their sources. Robertson doesn’t stop at generalities \u2013 through a pervasive dialogue, he discusses the historical, political, and cultural context of Athens around the 4th century BCE, while simultaneously translating Socratic ideas into the language of contemporary psychology and cognitive-behavioral therapy.<\/p>\n

The book is not just a philosophical narrative but a practical guide to the art of asking questions, analyzing one’s own beliefs, and shaping character. The author demonstrates that Socrates was not just a character from a textbook, but someone who can inspire modern readers in their own work.<\/p>\n

The edition itself makes a very good impression. The Polish edition contains over 300 pages of expertly researched content in an aesthetically pleasing hardcover. The book presents itself elegantly \u2013 a pleasure to place on the shelf, but also a pleasure to hold in your hand. The included maps of Athens, Piraeus, and the Mediterranean basin in the 4th century BCE are also a major asset \u2013 they help us better imagine the space in which Socrates operated and lend historical depth to the narrative.<\/p>\n

The only drawback is the footnotes placed at the end of the book, rather than at the bottom of the pages. With such a rich content, this makes it difficult to follow additional information smoothly and requires frequent browsing. For such ambitious content, footnotes would have been a much more convenient solution.<\/p>\n

In summary, “Think Like a Greek Philosopher” is a valuable, well-researched, and aesthetically pleasing book that combines history, philosophy, and psychology into a thoughtful whole. Those interested in antiquity, Stoicism, or personal development will find it an inspiring and intellectually satisfying read.<\/p>\n

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