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Plato's Dialogues
Book • 1996
Plato's Dialogues are a series of philosophical works that examine a wide range of subjects including justice, virtue, happiness, and the nature of reality.
These dialogues are characterized by their use of the Socratic method, where Socrates engages in conversations with other characters to explore and challenge different viewpoints.
Key dialogues include 'The Apology', 'Crito', 'Phaedo', 'Symposium', and 'The Republic', each addressing distinct philosophical questions and themes.
The dialogues are known for their literary grace, humor, and ability to engage readers in philosophical inquiry.
These dialogues are characterized by their use of the Socratic method, where Socrates engages in conversations with other characters to explore and challenge different viewpoints.
Key dialogues include 'The Apology', 'Crito', 'Phaedo', 'Symposium', and 'The Republic', each addressing distinct philosophical questions and themes.
The dialogues are known for their literary grace, humor, and ability to engage readers in philosophical inquiry.
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as one of two books he would choose to reread, highlighting their transformative effect.


John Vervaeke

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in the context of Zeno's encounter with Plato's dialogues in a bookstore.


Ryan Holiday

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as a book he started reading when he was 13.


Tyler Cowen

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as a good introduction to philosophical ideas for non-philosophers.


Agnes Callard

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Ambition vs. aspiration with philosopher Agnes Callard
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as a significant work in philosophy.


Tyler Cowen

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as an important book in his father's life and his own studies.

Thomas Chatterton Williams

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as a source of information about the Sophists, acknowledging Plato's critical perspective.


R.C. Sproul

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Mentioned as found on decent english bookshop shelves.

HoP 317 - Made by Hand - Byzantine Manuscripts
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as a book his father read at the library after being inspired by a picture of Socrates.


Thomas Chatterton Williams

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