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The Seventh Letter

Author
Plato
Series
World Classics
Language
English
Length
40 pages
ISBN
9781787241763
Published
15 February 2017
Imprint
The Big Nest
  • Plato
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  • democracy
  • philosophy
  • political
  • soul
  • forms
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"The Seventh Letter" is a letter written by the philosopher Plato, addressed to Dion, a close friend and former student. It is a personal and philosophical reflection on Plato's life, his teachings, and his relationship with Dion. In the letter, Plato describes how he came to philosophy, and how he was inspired by Socrates, his mentor and friend. He also discusses his travels, including his time in Syracuse, where he was invited by Dion's brother-in-law, Dionysius the Younger, to serve as his adviser.

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Plato (c. 427–347 BCE) wrote the dialogues in which Socrates thinks aloud — justice, love, the shape of a good city. Philosophy here is drama. Interactive Media keeps those conversations in circulation.

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