Charmides
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Eastern, Ancient, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
| Author: | Plato | ISBN: | 1230000130341 |
| Publisher: | Academy Net Publications | Publication: | May 3, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Plato |
| ISBN: | 1230000130341 |
| Publisher: | Academy Net Publications |
| Publication: | May 3, 2013 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The Charmides (Ancient Greek: Χαρμίδης) is a dialogue of Plato, in which Socrates engages a handsome and popular boy in a conversation about the meaning of sophrosyne, a Greek word usually translated into English as "temperance", "self-control", or "restraint". As is typical with Platonic early dialogues, the two never arrive at a completely satisfactory definition, but the discussion nevertheless raises many important points.
The Charmides (Ancient Greek: Χαρμίδης) is a dialogue of Plato, in which Socrates engages a handsome and popular boy in a conversation about the meaning of sophrosyne, a Greek word usually translated into English as "temperance", "self-control", or "restraint". As is typical with Platonic early dialogues, the two never arrive at a completely satisfactory definition, but the discussion nevertheless raises many important points.
