
Dialogues (Διάλογοι )
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Plato's *Dialogues* present a series of philosophical discussions featuring Socrates as the central figure. Through witty and insightful questioning, Socrates challenges his interlocutors' assumptions and beliefs about various topics, including justice, virtue, knowledge, and the ideal state. Each dialogue focuses on a specific theme, revealing Plato's philosophical system through Socrates' words and actions. Examples include the *Republic*, which explores the nature of justice and the ideal society; the *Phaedo*, which examines the immortality of the soul; and the *Symposium*, which delves into the nature of love and beauty. Plato's *Dialogues* are not merely fictional conversations but philosophical explorations that engage with fundamental questions about human existence, morality, and the pursuit of truth.Book Details
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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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