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Socrates vs. The Thirty Tyrants | Philosophy in an Age of Fear

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Philosophical Debate on Justice and Power

This chapter features a captivating dialogue between Socrates and Critias, as they examine justice, power, and the philosophical implications of the rule of the Thirty Tyrants in Athens. Critias challenges Socratic ideals by asserting the dominance of strength over moral values, highlighting the role of rhetoric in gaining influence.

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