Phaedrus by Plato
Phaedrus is a Socratic dialogue that discusses topics such as love, the nature of the soul, and the art of rhetoric. The narrative begins with a myth about the chariot of the soul, then moves on to a discussion about the nature of love, particularly focusing on the concept of divine madness. The dialogue then transitions into a discussion about rhetoric and writing, debating the merits and pitfalls of both. The dialogue concludes with a critique of the art of rhetoric, arguing that true rhetoric must be based on truth and knowledge rather than manipulation and deceit.
The 2559th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 101
- Nationality
- Greek
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 36,000
- Original Language
- Ancient Greek
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This book is on the following lists:
- 33rd on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)