Alcibiades I

by Plato

Overview

The Greek philosopher Plato was born in Athens in 428 B.C. He created dramatic dialogues, probably intended for oral performance, but seldom presented in that format. The first Alcibiades is a conversation between Socrates and Alcibiades. Alcibiades, a glamorous young man, is about to enter public life, with great ambitions and a very high opinion of himself. Socrates is portrayed as a know-nothing who detects the conceit of knowledge in others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789354845734
Publisher:	Alpha Edition
Publication date:	08/05/2021
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.17(d)

About the Author

Plato, one of the most famous philosophers in the world, lived during the Classical Period in Ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and a teacher to Aristotle, he was the founder of The Academy, the first school of higher learning in Europe. Plato is the most prominent figure in the history of Ancient Greek philosophy and the originator of the Platonist school of thought. Using dramatic elements like dialogue and humor, his form of writing was considered innovative in his time. Plato's best–known work, The Republic, is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. His other extensively read works include The Symposium, Apology, Crito, Phaedo, and The Laws.