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Plato's 'Complete Works' is a seminal collection of philosophical dialogues that delve into timeless questions about ethics, politics, metaphysics, and the nature of knowledge. Written in the form of dialogues between Socrates and other characters, the works showcase Plato's dialectical method and his profound insights into the human condition. The literary style is characterized by its combination of philosophical rigor and narrative depth, making the dialogues both intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging. Set against the backdrop of ancient Greece, the works remain relevant…mehr

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Plato's 'Complete Works' is a seminal collection of philosophical dialogues that delve into timeless questions about ethics, politics, metaphysics, and the nature of knowledge. Written in the form of dialogues between Socrates and other characters, the works showcase Plato's dialectical method and his profound insights into the human condition. The literary style is characterized by its combination of philosophical rigor and narrative depth, making the dialogues both intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging. Set against the backdrop of ancient Greece, the works remain relevant today, offering a window into the philosophical debates of the time. Plato, a student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, was a foundational figure in Western philosophy. His works are informed by his experiences in Athenian society and his concerns about justice, virtue, and the ideal state. The 'Complete Works' reflect Plato's lifelong commitment to seeking wisdom and truth through philosophical inquiry. For readers interested in exploring the foundational texts of Western philosophy, Plato's 'Complete Works' is a must-read. The dialogues offer a profound and thought-provoking journey into the fundamental questions that have shaped human thought for centuries.
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Plato, the preeminent Greek philosopher, was born around 428/427 BCE in Athens and played a foundational role in Western philosophy. A disciple of Socrates and mentor to Aristotle, Plato's contributions to philosophy, political theory, and educational thought remain influential to this day. He founded the Academy in Athens, one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world. His dialogues, wherein he employed the Socratic method of questioning to explore a wide array of subjects, have been preserved in a collection known as 'Plato: Complete Works.' In these dialogues, the main character is often Socrates, who serves as the vehicle for Plato's ideas. Through works such as 'The Republic,' 'Symposium,' and 'Phaedo,' Plato delved into topics like ethics, politics, metaphysics, and epistemology. He is best known for his theory of Forms, positing abstract, non-physical essences that constitute the highest and most fundamental kind of reality, as opposed to the material world that he considered merely a shadow of this higher truth. Plato's allegory of the cave, found in 'The Republic,' remains a profound commentary on the human condition, perception, and knowledge. His literary style, marked by its depth and dialectical approach, together with his use of metaphor and myth, has established his enduring legacy in the annals of classical literature and thought.