Plato

Alcibiades I (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Self-Knowledge and Virtue in Ancient Greek Philosophy

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Plato's 'Alcibiades I' is a philosophical dialogue that delves into the nature of self-knowledge and the importance of examining one's own life and actions. The text is characterized by Socratic questioning and dialectical reasoning, making it a key work in ancient Greek philosophy. Through the dialogue between Socrates and Alcibiades, Plato explores the concept of virtue and the role of self-awareness in achieving true excellence. The literary style is typical of Plato's other works, with engaging conversations and thought-provoking arguments that challenge the reader to think critically about their own beliefs and behaviors. This text is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy or ancient Greek literature. Plato, a student of Socrates and a prominent philosopher in his own right, wrote 'Alcibiades I' as a means of examining the nature of wisdom and virtue. Drawing on his own experiences and observations of Athenian society, Plato uses this dialogue to encourage readers to reflect on their own lives and consider the importance of self-knowledge in becoming a truly virtuous individual. With its timeless themes and enduring relevance, 'Alcibiades I' is a valuable contribution to the philosophical canon. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of ancient Greek philosophy and its enduring impact on Western thought.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 126
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664188533
• Artikelnr.: 58435915

Autorenporträt

Plato (428/427 or 424/423 - 348/347 BC) was an Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece, founder of the Platonist school of thought, and the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is widely considered the pivotal figure in the history of Ancient Greek and Western philosophy, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his most famous student, Aristotle.[a] Plato has also often been cited as one of the founders of Western religion and spirituality.[4] The so-called Neoplatonism of philosophers like Plotinus and Porphyry influenced Saint Augustine and thus Christianity. Alfred North Whitehead once noted: "the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato."[5] Plato was the innovator of the written dialogue and dialectic forms in philosophy. Plato is also considered the founder of Western political philosophy. His most famous contribution is the theory of Forms known by pure reason, in which Plato presents a solution to the problem of universals known as Platonism (also ambiguously called either Platonic realism or Platonic idealism). He is also the namesake of Platonic love and the Platonic solids. His own most decisive philosophical influences are usually thought to have been along with Socrates, the pre-Socratics Pythagoras, Heraclitus and Parmenides, although few of his predecessors' works remain extant and much of what we know about these figures today derives from Plato himself.[b] Unlike the work of nearly all of his contemporaries, Plato's entire body of work is believed to have survived intact for over 2,400 years.[7] Although their popularity has fluctuated over the years, the works of Plato have never been without readers since the time they were written