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Hippias Major: What Is Beauty? – Plato’s Dialogue on Aesthetics and the Search for Universal Truth Audiobook
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What if beauty isn’t just what we see—but a reflection of deeper truth?
In Hippias Major, Plato invites us into one of philosophy’s earliest investigations into aesthetics. Socrates questions the sophist Hippias on the definition of beauty, leading to a challenging and often humorous journey through false starts, flawed logic, and unexpected insights.
This modern translation delivers Plato’s wit and wisdom in accessible, engaging language, making the search for beauty as relevant today as it was in ancient Greece.
What you'll discover inside:
• A Timeless Dialogue on Beauty – Socrates seeks a definition that transcends physical appearance
• Plato’s Foundations of Aesthetics – Understand the roots of Western thought on art and form
• A Sharp Critique of Superficial Wisdom – Watch Socrates expose hollow definitions of truth and beauty
• A Modern, Thoughtful Translation – Designed to resonate with today’s listener while preserving Plato’s philosophical depth
Uncover the essence of beauty with Socrates as your guide—and see how the search for the ideal can reshape how we see the world.
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About the Authors
Plato (circa 423–347 BC) was a philosopher in ancient Greece and the founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. Plato, together along with his teacher, Socrates, and his most famous student, Aristotle, laid the foundations of Western philosophy and science. He is widely considered the most pivotal figure in the development of philosophy, especially philosophy of the Western tradition.
Julius Caesar (100 BC–44 BC) was a military general and leading politician in the Roman republic. His family, the Julii, claimed descent from the ancient kings of Rome and from the goddess Venus. Caesar rapidly carved out an impressive political career, forging an alliance with Pompey and Crassus in 60 BC. The Civil War is Caesar’s attempt at an explanation of the war that changed the Roman world.
About Zeek Ring
James Allen (1864–1912) was a philosophical writer born in Leicester, England. He wrote numerous spiritual and inspirational books, including From Passion to Peace and The Eight Pillars of Prosperity. He is considered a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best-known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been in print since its publication in 1902.