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“I would fain grow old learning many things.”

Quote by Plato

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In this classical work, the character Socrates engages in a discussion with his interlocutor, Laches, about the nature of courage and its relation to virtue and justice. The dialogue delves into the complexities of moral philosophy and ethical reasoning. 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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