Charmides

Charmides

by Plato (Πλάτων)

Charmides is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato that explores the nature of temperance, a virtue highly valued in ancient Greek society. The dialogue follows Socrates as he engages in a conversation with Charmides, a young Athenian known for his beauty and good manners, and Critias, an older and more experienced statesman. Through a series of questions and challenges, Socrates probes the meaning of temperance, revealing its complexity and the difficulty of defining it precisely. He argues that temperance is not merely about controlling one's desires but also about having a harmonious and well-ordered soul, a state that requires wisdom and self-knowledge. The dialogue ultimately leaves the question of what constitutes temperance unanswered, highlighting the ongoing philosophical pursuit of understanding virtue and its role in human life.

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Plato ( Classical Attic; 428/427 or 424/423 – 348/347 BC)) was an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece, founder of the Platonist school of thought and the Academy,...

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