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“The productions of all arts are kinds of poetry and their craftsmen are all poets.”

Quote by Plato

Book:Plato, with an English translation

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Plato, with an English translation

Plato's works, translated into English, delve into profound philosophical inquiries. The book features dialogues such as 'The Republic' and 'The Symposium,' which discuss justice, virtue, and the nature of the soul. It also includes essays that examine the nature of knowledge, the theory of forms, and the role of the philosopher in society. more

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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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