“For as there are misanthropists, or haters of men, there are also misologists, or haters of ideas, and both spring from the same cause, which is ignorance of the world.”
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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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