The Mysterious Stranger

The Mysterious Stranger

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The Mysterious Stranger by Mark Twain is a philosophical novel set in 16th-century Austria. Three boys encounter a supernatural being named Satan, who claims to be an angel and demonstrates miraculous powers. He manipulates reality, exposing human hypocrisy, cruelty, and the illusion of free will. As he performs miracles and disrupts lives, he challenges morality,…

The Apology of Socrates 

The Apology of Socrates 

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The Apology of Socrates by Plato recounts Socrates’ defense during his trial for impiety and corrupting Athenian youth. Socrates refutes the charges, arguing that he is a seeker of truth, questioning wisdom to reveal ignorance. He denies atheism, claiming he follows a divine mission. He critiques Athens for valuing wealth over virtue and insists that…