Alcibiades Major
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"Alcibiades Major" is a Socratic dialogue attributed to Plato, exploring the nature of self-knowledge and the importance of understanding oneself before engaging in politics.
The dialogue features a conversation between Socrates and Alcibiades, a young and ambitious Athenian politician.
Socrates guides Alcibiades towards the realization that true political success requires virtue and wisdom, which can only be attained through self-examination.
By questioning Alcibiades' assumptions and beliefs, Socrates challenges him to prioritize self-improvement over worldly ambition.
The dialogue emphasizes the essential role of self-knowledge in achieving personal and political excellence.
The dialogue features a conversation between Socrates and Alcibiades, a young and ambitious Athenian politician.
Socrates guides Alcibiades towards the realization that true political success requires virtue and wisdom, which can only be attained through self-examination.
By questioning Alcibiades' assumptions and beliefs, Socrates challenges him to prioritize self-improvement over worldly ambition.
The dialogue emphasizes the essential role of self-knowledge in achieving personal and political excellence.
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Mentioned by William Altman as an ancient recommended starting dialogue for young students and as central to teaching justice and virtue.
William H. F. Altman, "Ascent to the Good: The Reading Order of Plato’s Dialogues from Symposium to Republic" (Lexington, 2018)
