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The Works of Plato: Charmides, Lysis, Other Dialogues and the Laws

The Works of Plato: Charmides, Lysis, Other Dialogues and the Laws is a compilation of key philosophical texts attributed to Plato, encompassing a range of his dialogues that explore ethics, politics, and metaphysics. It includes the dialogues 'Charmides' and 'Lysis', which delve into the nature of virtue and friendship, respectively. The collection also features a selection of other dialogues, as well as 'The Laws', a comprehensive work on political philosophy and the ideal state. 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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