02302cam a22003253u 4500 40436 UtSlPG 20260610133926.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 B Grote, George, 1794-1871 Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-08-07 Produced by Ed Brandon as part of the on-line Grote Project "Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 2" by George Grote is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume primarily discusses the philosophical dialogues of Plato, particularly focusing on the character of Socrates and his interactions with figures such as Alkibiades. The work delves into themes of virtue, knowledge, and the complexities of political ambition, illustrating the Socratic method where knowledge is pursued through questioning and dialogue. At the start of this volume, the dialogue between Socrates and Alkibiades sets the stage, presenting Alkibiades as a young and ambitious man about to engage in Athenian politics. Socrates engages him in a discussion about his intentions to advise the Athenian assembly, questioning the basis of his knowledge regarding justice and expedience. Through a series of probing questions, Socrates reveals Alkibiades' ignorance and highlights the flawed belief in his own knowledge, ultimately illustrating the Socratic principle that true understanding requires humility and critical self-reflection. This opening portion establishes the philosophical inquiries that are central to the text, emphasizing the importance of knowledge in achieving personal and political virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Plato Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC Philosophy, Ancient https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40436 81275 81275