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Philosophical dialogues by Plato examining ethics, politics, love, knowledge, and metaphysics through Socratic conversations.
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Philosophical dialogues by Plato examining ethics, politics, love, knowledge, and metaphysics through Socratic conversations.
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Plato, one of the greatest philosopher of ancient Greece, was born in Athens in 428 or 427 B.C.E. to an aristocratic family. He studied under Socrates, who appears as a character in many of his dialogues. He attended Socrates' trial and that traumatic experience may have led to his attempt to design an ideal society. Following the death of Socrates he travelled widely in search of learning. After twelve years he returned to Athens and founded his Academy, one of the earliest organized schools in...
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Sexual content
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Philosophical discussions of eros and same-sex love in Symposium and Phaedrus
Violence & gore
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References to war, death, and punishment in abstract philosophical contexts
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present
Substance use
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Mentions of wine and drinking at symposia
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Exploration of homosexual love and attraction as central themes
Religious content
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Frequent references to gods, the soul, and metaphysical ideals
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult or demonology content
Political content
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Extensive analysis of justice, governance, and the ideal state
Self-harm / suicide
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Philosophical account of Socrates' trial and death
Abuse & suffering
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Discussions of slavery, justice, and societal harms
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