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“We should not exercise the body without the joint assistance of the mind; nor exercise the mind without the joint assistance of the body.”

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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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Book:The Phaedo of Plato

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Book:The Philosophy Collection [97 Books]

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Book:The Complete Works of Plato (Unabridged): From the greatest Greek philosopher, known for The Republic, Symposium, Apology, Phaedrus, Laws, Crito, Phaedo, Timaeus, Meno, Euthyphro, Gorgias, Parmenides, Protagoras, Statesman and Critias

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

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

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