Plato

Charmides: 012 (Loeb Classical Library)

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ISBN 13:: 9780674992214
author:: Plato
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Loeb
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1989
Pages:: 512
Dimensions:: 17.04 x 11.4 x 2.49 centimetres
Genre:: Essays, journals, letters & other prose works
Condition:: New
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Charmides. Alcibiades. Hipparchus. Lovers. Theages. Minos. Epinomis by Plato is a collection of philosophical dialogues that explore various aspects of ethics, politics, and the nature of reality. Written in the 4th century BC, these dialogues feature Socrates and other prominent figures engaging in discussions about fundamental questions. They examine whether righteousness can be taught, the origin and meaning of love, and the nature of language. The dialogues also delve into metaphysical concepts, such as absolute being and the theory of knowledge. This collection provides a unique insight into the philosophical thought of ancient Greece, offering a rich and complex exploration of some of the most fundamental questions in human existence.

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