“Philosophy begins in wonder.”
Quote by Plato
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Plato's Theaetetus: Part I of The Being of the Beautiful
This work is a foundational text in the philosophy of aesthetics and epistemology, featuring a discussion between Socrates and Theaetetus on the nature of beauty and the nature of knowledge. It is part of Plato's larger work, Theaetetus, and is the first part of a dialogue that delves into these complex philosophical concepts. 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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