“Even the good artisans fell into the same error as the poets; because they were good workmen they thought that they also knew all sorts of high matters, and this defect in them overshadowed their wisdom.”
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The Works of Plato: The Trial and Death of Socrates
This book is a compilation of works by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, which primarily centers on the trial and execution of Socrates, a pivotal figure in Western philosophy. more
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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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