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  • Gorgias Introduction Part 2

    Gorgias Introduction Part 2
    2026/10/24
    In which Socrates engages Callicles in a probing discourse on justice, pleasure, and power, exploring whether wrongdoing or suffering harm is the greater evil and the true nature of happiness and virtue. They debate the arts of persuasion and governance, the role of temperance, and the fate of souls after death, concluding with a reflection on the ideal path of righteousness distinct from mere worldly success.
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    45 分
  • Alcibiades I Part III

    Alcibiades I Part III
    2026/10/18
    In which Socrates gently reveals to Alcibiades the grave dangers of ignorance in matters of justice and governance, urging him to seek true education and self-knowledge before aspiring to political power. Together, they explore the nature of wisdom and virtue, reflecting upon the noble upbringing and rigorous training of their rivals, and the necessity of preparation to attain honour worthy of their city.
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    43 分
  • Alcibiades I Part II

    Alcibiades I Part II
    2026/10/16
    In which Socrates engages Alcibiades in a probing dialectic concerning the nature of justice, knowledge, and the perils of claiming understanding without true insight. Through patient questioning, they ponder the distinctions and relationships between justice, honour, expedience, and ignorance, revealing the complexities underlying human judgement and error.
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    38 分
  • Alcibiades I Part IV

    Alcibiades I Part IV
    2026/10/20
    In which Socrates leads Alcibiades through a subtle inquiry into the nature of self-care and friendship, revealing the distinction between caring for one’s external possessions and caring for the soul itself, which alone truly constitutes the self. They discern that wisdom, virtue, and self-knowledge are the proper guardians of both personal and civic well-being, and that true friendship and governance arise from such enlightened understanding rather than mere appearances or power.
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    27 分
  • Gorgias Introduction Part 1

    Gorgias Introduction Part 1
    2026/10/22
    In which Socrates engages with Gorgias, Polus, and Callicles to explore the nature and moral value of rhetoric, distinguishing it from true arts and probing its relationship to justice and power. The dialogue unfolds through careful inquiry and paradox, revealing tensions between appearance and reality, pleasure and good, and the complex role of persuasion in human affairs.
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    35 分
  • Laws Book 12 Part 2

    Laws Book 12 Part 2
    2026/10/12
    In which the discourse unfolds on the regulation of laws encompassing justice, offerings to the gods, and the sacred rituals surrounding death, highlighting the necessity of a steadfast legal order sustained by knowledgeable guardians. The dialogue then turns to the conception of virtue as one in four parts, guiding the ideal statesman and the establishment of a seasoned council charged with preserving the laws and the city's welfare through wisdom and education.
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    35 分
  • Laws Book 12 Part 1

    Laws Book 12 Part 1
    2026/10/11
    In which the discourse turns to the imperatives of justice, military discipline, and the guardianship of law, prescribing severe penalties for dishonesty and cowardice while extolling the virtues of communal order and honourable conduct. The laws further ordain the selection and veneration of exemplary examiners, the careful regulation of foreign travel and hospitality, and the just proceedings for disputes, thereby weaving a fabric of civic harmony and prudent governance.
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    42 分
  • Laws Book 11

    Laws Book 11
    2026/10/10
    In which are discoursed the laws that govern the just dealings between man and man, touching upon the sanctity of property, the regulation of commerce, and the duties owed to family and state, including matters of testament and guardianship. The Athenian Stranger also expounds on the moral and social duties incumbent upon citizens, cautioning against dishonesty, neglect, and discord, whilst prescribing measures for the care of the weak and the punishment of transgressors in a well-ordered polis.
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