Critias by Plato
In this unfinished dialogue, a continuation of the themes explored in "Timaeus," the story delves into the legendary tale of Atlantis, an advanced civilization that existed around 9,000 years before Plato's time. The narrative is presented through the character Critias, who recounts how Atlantis, a powerful and technologically advanced society, became morally corrupt and attempted to conquer Athens, only to be defeated and subsequently submerged into the ocean by divine intervention. The dialogue explores themes of hubris, the ideal state, and the consequences of moral decay, leaving readers to ponder the lessons of this mythical account.
- Published
- -360
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 20-30
- Original Language
- Ancient greek
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