Plato’s Charmides: An Interpretive Translation: Sōphrosynē, Political Drama, and the Beautiful Young Man (Forty-Five Years Prior)
by Plato
This interpretive translation presents Plato’s Charmides through the themes of sōphrosynē, political drama, and the beautiful young man. With attention to the dialogue’s philosophical and dramatic dimensions, it offers a focused engagement with a foundational work of classical Greek thought.
About This Book
An interpretive translation of Plato’s Charmides, one of the dialogues associated with classical Greek philosophy.
The book centers on sōphrosynē, a concept commonly connected with moderation, self-control, and sound-mindedness.
It also highlights political drama and the portrayal of the beautiful young man within the dialogue.
The phrase “Forty-Five Years Prior” forms part of the book’s framing and interpretation.
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