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The text Statesman, by Plato, is a Socratic dialogue composed of several allegorical myths that aim to assess the qualifications of rulership and the properties of wisdom. Through his discourse with Socrates, Theaetetus strives to determine what exactly constitutes a statesman - seeking to find an answer which surpasses mere technical expertise. Read in English, unabridged.
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About Plato
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.