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  1. Summary. Alcibiades asserts that Socrates pretends to be erotically attracted to younger men and to be completely ignorant, but that these are all covers. In fact, he lives with great moderation, is very wise, and has no interest in bodily concerns.

    • 198A - 201C

      A summary of Section 7: 198a - 201c in Plato's The...

    • 193E - 197E

      A summary of Section 6: 193e - 197e in Plato's The...

    • 180C - 185C

      The final answer given by Socrates in the Symposium should...

    • 212C - 216C

      In order to redeem Socrates' name, Plato carefully points...

  2. Alcibiades says everyone istransported, completely possessed” (66) when Socrates speaks. Socrates’ words have a strong effect on Alcibiades, unlike any other, so much so that he makes him feel trapped and as if his political career is a waste. Socrates is the only person who has made him feel shame and a desire to change and pursue good things.

  3. Aug 1, 2022 · Socrates’ line of intense questioning led the nineteen-year-old Alcibiades on a journey of self-discovery with hopes of his betterment as a citizen and leader. Welcome to one of Plato’s earliest and most intriguing dialogues – Alcibiades.

  4. Apr 5, 2024 · Alcibiades, brilliant but unscrupulous Athenian politician and military commander who provoked the sharp political antagonisms at Athens that were the main causes of Athensdefeat by Sparta in the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BCE). Learn more about Alcibiades’ life and career.

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  5. Socrates in Plato’s Alcibiades. “ First Alcibiades ,” or just “ Alcibiades ,” as our text is alternatively called, presents a dialogue between Socrates and the young and beautiful Alcibiades, who hasn’t thought too carefully about his ambitious plans for life. The dialogue. defends a connection between what is useful on the one hand ...

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AlcibiadesAlcibiades - Wikipedia

    Alcibiades took part in the Battle of Potidaea in 432 BC, where Socrates was said to have saved his life. [18] Alcibiades later returned the favour by rescuing Socrates at the Battle of Delium in 424 BC. [c] Alcibiades had a particularly close relationship with Socrates, whom he admired and respected.

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