Los Siete Sabios by Carlos García Gual
An accessible and erudite exploration of the Seven Sages of archaic Greece, this work reconstructs their historical context, brief maxims, and legendary biographies to show how practical wisdom took shape before systematic philosophy. Drawing on ancient testimonies and anecdotes, it portrays figures like Solon, Thales, and Bias, examines Delphic precepts and the gnomic tradition, and distinguishes between history and legend. The result highlights the enduring resonance of concise ethical counsel—such as “know yourself” and “nothing in excess”—for civic life and personal conduct.
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