Philebus: Philebus: Plato's Pursuit of True Pleasure

Plato

Jan 2021 · Prabhat Prakashan

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Philebus by Plato: "Philebus" is a philosophical dialogue by Plato, exploring questions of ethics, pleasure, and the nature of the good life. Through the voices of Socrates, Protarchus, and Philebus, Plato engages in a profound examination of the competing views on the ultimate source of human fulfillment and the pursuit of happiness.

Key Aspects of the Book "Philebus":
Philosophical Dialogue: The book presents a philosophical dialogue between Socrates, Protarchus, and Philebus, delving into their contrasting perspectives on the nature of pleasure and the good life.
Ethics and Morality: Plato explores questions of ethics and morality, probing the philosophical underpinnings of human actions and the pursuit of happiness.
Debate on the Ultimate Good: The dialogue examines the nature of the ultimate good and the role of pleasure and knowledge in achieving a fulfilled and meaningful life.

Plato (c. 428/427 or 424/423 BC - c. 348/347 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher and the founder of the Academy in Athens, one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world. His philosophical dialogues, such as "Philebus," remain influential in the fields of ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology, contributing to the development of Western philosophical thought.

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Plato (c. 428/427 or 424/423 BC - c. 348/347 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher and the founder of the Academy in Athens, one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world. His philosophical dialogues, such as "Philebus," remain influential in the fields of ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology, contributing to the development of Western philosophical thought.