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“Everything that deceives may be said to enchant.”

Quote by Plato

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Plato (Illustrated)

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Delphi Complete Works of Plato (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Plato (Illustrated) includes all of Plato's extant dialogues and other writings, presented in a single volume. The book is known for its scholarly annotations and the inclusion of illustrations that accompany key concepts and ideas discussed by Plato. 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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