Hippias Major by Plato
or What is the Beautiful?
In this engaging philosophical dialogue, Socrates engages with the sophist Hippias in a spirited discussion about the nature of beauty. Through a series of probing questions and thought experiments, Socrates challenges Hippias to define what beauty truly is, exposing the complexities and contradictions inherent in attempting to pin down such an abstract concept. The conversation delves into the subjective and objective aspects of beauty, ultimately leaving the question open-ended and encouraging readers to ponder the essence of beauty themselves.
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- Published
- 391
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 229
- Original Language
- Ancient greek
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- Alternate Titles
- - Greater Hippias
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