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The "Ion" is one of the simplest and shortest Socratic dialogues written by Plato, distinguished by its humorous, almost Aristophanic style at certain points.
At first glance, the dark or occasionally dramatic tones that color the backdrop of some other early dialogues in direct speech, using similar dramaturgical techniques, such as the "Euthyphro," "Crito," "Laches," and "Gorgias," seem to be completely absent here. The conversation emits something of the hazy grace and liveliness of carefree verbal duels, which we imagine were exchanged in Athens during the 5th century, before the heavy shadow of the consequences of the disaster at Aegospotami fell upon them.
The characters of the two interlocutors are clearly and vividly outlined, yet their deeper contradictions do not lead them into direct conflict; instead, they are artfully hidden behind niceties and displays of mutual appreciation and admiration—ironic or not. The discussion unfolds with ease and decorum, while the confrontations do not seem aimed at the dialectical exhaustion of the opponent, but rather maintain the intact, relaxed, and amiable atmosphere.
This way, space is left for the reader to draw their own conclusions from their development and judge the final victor of the contest of words, as often happens in the dramas of Euripides.
[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]
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- Author
- Platon
- Publisher
- Ekkremes
- Skroutz Book Awards 2026
- -
- Language
- Greek
- ISBN-13
- 9789607651259
Edition
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 101
- Dimensions
- 12x20 cm
- Release Date
- 4/2002
- Publication Date
- 2002
Content
- Reader Level
- Classic Texts
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