ALCIBIADES I by Plato

Paper Back Book, 83 Pages
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In Alcibiades I, the brilliant but arrogant Alcibiades is poised to enter political life, confident in his ability to dominate Athenian and even international affairs. Yet, before he addresses the Assembly, he encounters the one man who dares to challenge his self-assurance: Socrates. With relentless questioning and profound insight, Socrates confronts Alcibiades' startling lack of self-knowledge. Does Alcibiades truly understand justice, advantage, or the good? How can he presume to advise the city or care for its citizens when he hasn't first learned to care for his own soul? Socrates argues that true political competence stems not from lineage or charisma, but from wisdom and virtue, beginning with the fundamental Delphic command: "Know thyself." This intensely personal dialogue explores the essential connection between self-awareness and effective leadership. It's a compelling examination of political ambition, the crucial role of education (philosophical guidance), and the Socratic conviction that knowledge of oneself is the necessary foundation for any meaningful action in the world.