“A man's duty is to find out where the truth is, or if he cannot, at least to take the best possible human doctrine and the hardest to disprove, and to ride on this like a raft over the waters of life.”
Quote by Plato
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Great dialogues of Plato
The Great Dialogues of Plato is a compilation of his most influential works, including The Republic, The Apology, and The Symposium. These dialogues are characterized by their use of conversation to explore profound philosophical questions, often featuring Socrates as a central figure. The collection delves into topics such as the nature of justice, the nature of the soul, and the ideal state, offering insights into the philosophical ideas that have shaped Western thought. more
Author
Plato
Plato (428 BC - 348 BC) was a prominent Greek philosopher, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. He founded the Academy, which was the first institution of higher education in the Western world. Plato's philosophy, centered around the theory of Forms, emphasized the importance of reason and morality. more
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