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My favorite is to read Plato as a set of advertisements for the Academy. "Come to the Academy," they say, "and partake in conversations like this!" (This is w
by noahlt 8y ago
My favorite is to read Plato as a set of advertisements for the Academy. "Come to the Academy," they say, "and partake in conversations like this!"
(This is why Phaedrus ends with Socrates arguing that you cannot learn anything by reading, only through discussion with a teacher.)
- ianai 8y agoFunny viewpoint, but let’s not forget that Socrates was part of the oral tradition and skeptical of the worth of writing. It’s why we’re reading Plato’s account of Socrates’ teachings.
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- yters 8y agoAnd enjoy a refreshing cup of hemlock!
- ttonkytonk 8y agoIn Plato, Socrates compares writings to an arrogant person who must always have their way