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Plato's profound philosophical dialogue
Explores politics and virtue
Ancient Athens historical insight
Socrates-Alcibiades intellectual debate
60-page accessible paperback format
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"Alcibiades I" is a dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, believed to have been written around 390 BCE. The dialogue features a conversation between Socrates and Alcibiades, a prominent Athenian politician and military commander. In the dialogue, Socrates attempts to educate Alcibiades on the true nature of politics, virtue, and wisdom. Alcibiades is presented as arrogant and ignorant, and Socrates attempts to humble him and show him the limitations of his knowledge. Throughout the dialogue, Socrates questions Alcibiades on his beliefs about politics and morality and exposes his inconsistencies and contradictions. Socrates argues that true wisdom comes not from external accomplishments or material possessions, but from selfknowledge and inner virtue. "Alcibiades I" is considered one of Platos most important works, and is notable for its exploration of the relationship between politics and philosophy. The dialogue also provides a fascinating insight into the political and social world of ancient Athens, and the personalities and ambitions of its leading figures. Plato was a prominent philosopher of ancient Greece and is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy. He is best known for his philosophical dialogues, which explore a wide range of topics, including ethics, politics, metaphysics, and epistemology. Platos ideas have had a profound influence on Western philosophy and continue to be studied and...

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Binding: Paperback;60 pages; Publisher: Repro India Limited; Classification: ; Weight: 196 g; Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 4

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