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“I to die, and you to live. Which is better God only knows.”

Quote by Plato

Book:Writings of Plato

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Writings of Plato

The Writings of Plato encompass a range of dialogues and treatises that explore ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and political philosophy. These texts are foundational in the history of Western philosophy and include works such as 'The Republic' and 'The Apology'. 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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