Philebus by Plato
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Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE
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"Philebus" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written around 360-347 BC. It presents a debate between Socrates and two young Athenians about whether pleasure or reason constitutes the highest good. The conversation explores the nature and hierarchy of different pleasures, distinguishing between beneficial and harmful forms. Through this ethical i...
appropriate—but subordinate—place in the good life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Emily Carter
3 months agoMake no mistake, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. Thanks for making this available.
John White
3 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. I will be reading more from this author.
Melissa Lee
4 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. Thanks for making this available.
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Oliver Robinson
5 months agoMy professor recommended this and it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. Simply brilliant.