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The Dialogues
Exploring Fundamental Questions through Socratic Conversations
Book • 400
This collection of dialogues presents a foundational journey into the world of philosophical inquiry.
Through the probing questions and wisdom of Socrates, Plato delves into complex discussions on virtue, justice, the soul’s immortality, and the nature of reality.
The dialogues, such as 'Euthyphro,' 'Apology,' 'Crito,' 'Meno,' and 'Phaedo,' capture Socrates' method of questioning and the pursuit of truth.
These narratives invite readers into deep contemplation about the ethical dimensions of human life and the pursuit of knowledge, shaping Western thought and encouraging readers to question, reflect, and discover the enduring relevance of philosophical exploration.
Through the probing questions and wisdom of Socrates, Plato delves into complex discussions on virtue, justice, the soul’s immortality, and the nature of reality.
The dialogues, such as 'Euthyphro,' 'Apology,' 'Crito,' 'Meno,' and 'Phaedo,' capture Socrates' method of questioning and the pursuit of truth.
These narratives invite readers into deep contemplation about the ethical dimensions of human life and the pursuit of knowledge, shaping Western thought and encouraging readers to question, reflect, and discover the enduring relevance of philosophical exploration.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by A.J. Hanenberg as seminal works containing dialogues that exemplify the Socratic method.
271: The Socratic Method
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Andrew Sullivan in a discussion about the lack of common culture and the difficulty of constructing a conversation.
Andrew Sullivan in a discussion about the lack of common culture and the difficulty of constructing a conversation.
Andrew Sullivan on The Classics, Independence, and the Human Experience
