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Phaedrus by Plato ~ Full Audiobook

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The Living Word vs. Written Words

This chapter explores the superiority of true knowledge over mere written words, using the metaphor of a husbandman to illustrate the intentional engagement with understanding. It emphasizes the importance of genuine comprehension in rhetoric and encourages creators to focus on meaningful expression rather than superficial eloquence.

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