Philebus
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"Phileb. Or about pleasure" is a philosophical dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. In this book, the author examines the concepts of pleasure and reason in the context of life and the pursuit of happiness. The protagonists of the dialogue, Philebus and Socrates, discuss the nature of pleasure and consider its relation to other values, such as true knowledge and wisdom. The book encourages the reader to think about the concept of happiness, the big questions of life and the values that govern our lives. In the work, Plato leads the reader from thinking about the nature of pleasure to deep thinking about the meaning of life and its value. The book "Phileb. Or about pleasure" is an important work in classical philosophy, which helps to reveal new ways of understanding human nature and aspirations.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Plato
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 1999-05-01
- Title
- Philebus
- Translator
- Benjamin Jowett
- Subject
- B
Classical literature
PA
Pleasure -- Early works to 1800
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