Charmides
Plato
"Charmides" is a dialogue written by Plato that delves into the nature of wisdom and self-knowledge. The conversation takes place between Socrates and Charmides, a young man renowned for his beauty and noble heritage. Socrates challenges Charmides' claim to possess self-control or temperance, arguing that true self-knowledge requires an examination of one's own nature. This leads to a discussion on the nature of wisdom and how it is cultivated through inquiry and self-examination, rather than being possessed as a physical object. Read in English, unabridged.
Duration - 59m.
Author - Plato.
Narrator - Oliver Adams.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Interactive Media ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"Charmides" is a dialogue written by Plato that delves into the nature of wisdom and self-knowledge. The conversation takes place between Socrates and Charmides, a young man renowned for his beauty and noble heritage. Socrates challenges Charmides' claim to possess self-control or temperance, arguing that true self-knowledge requires an examination of one's own nature. This leads to a discussion on the nature of wisdom and how it is cultivated through inquiry and self-examination, rather than being possessed as a physical object. Read in English, unabridged. Duration - 59m. Author - Plato. Narrator - Oliver Adams. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Interactive Media ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:04
Chapter 1
Duration:00:24:46
Chapter 2
Duration:00:25:33
Chapter 3
Duration:00:09:25