The dialogues of Plato in five volumes, Vol. 2 (of 5)

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Author: Plato

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A collection of Socratic dialogues that investigates virtue, knowledge, piety, justice, the soul, rhetoric, and political education through conversational enquiry. Several pieces question whether virtue can be taught and whether moral truth is recollected or learned, while others present a legal defense, a discussion of obedience to law after conviction, and an extended debate contrasting persuasive speech with genuine justice. Shorter works test definitions and the value of wealth, and two dialogues examine erotic desire and civic self-knowledge. The dialogical method repeatedly exposes assumptions, elicits precise definitions, and follows ethical and metaphysical implications across varied social settings.

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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.