Philebus

Philebus is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato, one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. The dialogue takes place between Socrates and two of his interlocutors, Philebus and Protarchus, as they discuss the nature of pleasure and the good life.The central theme of the dialogue is the question of whether pleasure or knowledge is the ultimate good. Philebus argues that pleasure is the highest good, while Socrates argues that knowledge is more important. The two engage in a rigorous debate, exploring the nature of pleasure, knowledge, and the relationship between the two.Throughout the dialogue, Plato explores a number of related philosophical topics, including the nature of reality, the role of language in understanding the world, and the nature of the soul. The dialogue also includes a number of mythological references and allegories, adding depth and complexity to the discussion.Overall, Philebus is a thought-provoking exploration of some of the most fundamental questions of human existence, and a testament to Plato's enduring influence on philosophy and intellectual thought.SOCRATES: Philebus was saying that enjoyment and pleasure and delight, and the class of feelings akin to them, are a good to every living being, whereas I contend, that not these, but wisdom and intelligence and memory, and their kindred, right opinion and true reasoning, are better and more desirable than pleasure for all who are able to partake of them, and that to all such who are or ever will be they are the most advantageous of all things.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.