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The Collected Dialogues of Plato: Including The Letters

This book brings together a selection of Plato's most influential works, including his famous dialogues and personal correspondence, providing insight into his philosophical thought and the development of Western philosophy. 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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