Eryxias (eBook)

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2022
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Plato's 'Eryxias' is a thought-provoking dialogue exploring the nature of wealth and its moral implications. Written in his signature Socratic style, the book presents a philosophical debate between Socrates and Eryxias about the true value of riches and the virtue of contentment. Through skillful questioning and logical argumentation, Plato delves into the relationship between wealth, happiness, and human nature, challenging readers to reconsider their perspectives on material possessions. Set against the backdrop of ancient Greece, 'Eryxias' showcases Plato's mastery of dialectics and his profound insight into ethical dilemmas. Plato, a student of Socrates and a founding figure of Western philosophy, was deeply concerned with ethical and political issues. It is believed that his experiences in the tumultuous Athenian society of his time inspired him to write works like 'Eryxias', which scrutinize the foundations of a just society and individual virtues. Plato's intellectual legacy continues to influence modern philosophy, making 'Eryxias' a valuable read for anyone interested in moral philosophy and critical thinking. I highly recommend 'Eryxias' to readers who are eager to engage with timeless questions about the nature of wealth, happiness, and human flourishing. Plato's dialogues are essential reading for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of ethics and the complexities of human existence.

Plato, the illustrious ancient Greek philosopher, was a towering figure in the development of Western philosophical tradition. Born circa 427 BCE in Athens, Plato was a student of Socrates and later the teacher of Aristotle, forming a foundational triumvirate in classical philosophy. His contributions extend across metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and political theory, and his works are expressed in dialogical form, often featuring Socrates as a central character. The authorship of 'Eryxias' is debated among scholars; while once considered among Plato's dialogues, modern scholarship casts doubt on its authenticity, with some attributing it to a follower of Plato instead. Nonetheless, 'Eryxias' explores themes of wealth and virtue, motifs recurrent in true Platonic works. Plato's literary style is marked by the pursuit of truth through dialectic methods and the exploration of ideals such as the forms, principles which inhere transcendentally over empirical instances. Notable among his works are 'The Republic', which outlines his vision of a just society and the philosopher-king, and 'Timaeus', which delves into natural philosophy and cosmology. Plato's Academy, the institution he founded circa 387 BCE, was an intellectual crucible for several generations. His dialogues have endured as central texts in the Western philosophical canon, influencing countless thinkers and shaping the course of intellectual history.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 15.9.2022
Übersetzer Benjamin Jowett
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie
Schlagworte Ancient • Ancient Greek philosophy • Ancient wisdom literature • Classical literature • Classical Philology • Classical Philosophers • Eryxias by Plato • Ethical Argument • historical philosophy texts • Intellectual debate • intellectual virtues • money and value • Moral and ethical aspects • philosophical discourse • Philosophy • Platonic ethics • Plato philosophical dialogues • Plato's dialogues analysis • Socratic dialogue • socratic dialogues • Socratic method • Stoa of Zeus Eleutherios • virtue • Wealth • Wealth and virtue
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