Ιππίας, Μείζων και Ελάσσων

Name: Ιππίας, Μείζων και Ελάσσων
Author: Plato

By Plato

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The dialogues open with a celebrated teacher praising his skill while a questioning companion probes his claims. In the longer exchange the teacher offers successive definitions of beauty—examples such as a lovely maiden, gilded ornament, fitness, usefulness, capacity, the cause of the good, and pleasure to sight and hearing—each proposal is tested and refuted by counterexample and dialectical pressure. The interrogation moves toward a subtler view that associates beauty with perfection and an upward striving that contrasts animals, humans, and the divine. A shorter conversation then examines whether one who speaks truth differs in kind from one who lies, applying the issue to epic figures and leaving the problem unresolved.

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Plato

Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher, a student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, whose works have profoundly influenced Western philosophy. He is best known for his dialogues, which explore various philosophical themes including ethics, politics, and metaphysics. Among his most notable works is the "Apology," which presents Socrates' defense during his trial. Plato founded the Academy in Athens, one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in the Western world. His writings, characterized by their dialectical method and exploration of ideal forms, continue to be studied for their insights into human thought and society.