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100 1 _aPlato,
_d428? BCE-348? BCE
245 1 0 _aEryxias
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eryxias_(dialogue)
500 _aSocrates
500 _aRelease date is 1999-03-01
508 _aProduced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
520 _a"Eryxias by Plato" is a philosophical dialogue attributed to a later Platonic imitator, written during the period of the Hellenistic era. This work falls under the category of philosophical discourse, focusing on topics such as wealth, virtue, and the nature of human happiness. The dialogue is notable for its exploration of concepts that resonate with modern political economy, presenting an early examination of wealth's role and implications in human life. In "Eryxias," the characters Socrates, Eryxias, Critias, and Erasistratus engage in a discussion primarily centered around the nature of wealth and its relationship to virtue and happiness. The conversation unfolds in a series of interrogations led by Socrates, challenging the notion that wealth equates to true richness or happiness. Through various arguments, the participants examine whether wealth is inherently good or evil, considering the effects of poverty and richness on moral character and life satisfaction. Ultimately, Socrates guides the dialogue towards the conclusion that the wisest individuals, those who possess true knowledge, are actually the real wealth holders, as this wisdom transcends material wealth and leads to a more fulfilling life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClassical literature
653 _aPhilosophy, Ancient
653 _aWealth -- Moral and ethical aspects
653 _aVirtue
700 1 _aJowett, Benjamin,
_d1817-1893
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1681
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