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Charmides

Charmides

Plato

Paperback

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ISBN10: 1162657650
ISBN13: 9781162657653
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.09 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Charmides is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato, which explores the nature of wisdom, self-knowledge, and virtue. The dialogue takes place between Socrates and Charmides, a young and handsome Athenian nobleman. Charmides is known for his good looks and charm, but he lacks self-awareness and is unsure of his own wisdom. Socrates engages Charmides in a conversation about the meaning of temperance, or self-control, and asks him if he knows what it means to be temperate. Charmides admits that he does not know, and Socrates sets out to help him discover the answer. Throughout the dialogue, Socrates questions Charmides about his beliefs and values, and challenges him to examine his own thoughts and feelings. The two men discuss the nature of wisdom, and Socrates argues that true wisdom comes from self-knowledge and the ability to understand one's own limitations. They also discuss the concept of virtue, and whether it is possible to be virtuous without being wise. As the dialogue progresses, Socrates becomes increasingly frustrated with Charmides' inability to grasp the concepts they are discussing. He suggests that Charmides needs to examine himself more closely and develop a deeper understanding of his own nature before he can truly understand the nature of wisdom and virtue. Charmides is a thought-provoking exploration of some of the most fundamental questions of philosophy, and it remains a classic of Western literature. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers, and provides valuable insights into the nature of human existence and the search for meaning and purpose.Very well, he said; then I will call him; and turning to the attendant, he said, Call Charmides, and tell him that I want him to come and see a physician about the illness of which he spoke to me the day before yesterday. Then again addressing me, he added: He has been complaining lately of having a headache when he rises in the morning: now why should you not make him believe that you know a cure for the headache?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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