A Few Menexenus Notes

Lines 234a – 249e Bio info from The People of Plato A Prosopography of Plato and Other Socratics by Debra Nails (2002) Hackett Publishing. Antiphon of Rhamnous, son of Sophiluslived ±479–411; student of, or influenced by, Gorgias; teacher of Thucydides; oligarchic leader, sophist, and rhetorician. Archinus of Coeleactive ±405–399; rhetorician, politician, and general. Aspasia of

On Dates from Ancient Greek History

Many reliable scholarly resource offer a variety of conflicting date ranges. It’s important to note the variation and corresponding accounts for the given dates. However, it is not important for students to associate a fixed range with the Stone Age unless context makes it necessary. For example, it might be important if the reason for

Working Through the Euthyphro: Part 1

Euthyphro is the first dialogue in the Hackett edition of Plato’s Complete Works which they explain is following the order passed onto us by Thrasyllus. This text’s primary theme is traditionally said to be the definition of piety and/or holiness. These two terms are seemingly used interchangeably in Euthyphro with no clear means for distinguishing

Back From Another Short Break

Took a couple days off of posting to tend to some family and work priorities. Real busy helping to get Ellipses and Semicolons made most recently. I stumble onto old photos I’m fond of pretty regularly when I sort through my Lightroom library. For example, here’s one of a fantastic cosplayer from the Lilac City

Studying Plato: General Comments

The italicized info block is a thumbnail summary of what can be found on page 243 of The People of Plato: A Prosopography of Plato and Other Socratics by Debra Nails. Plato of Collytus, son of AristonLived: circa 424 to 347 BCEBirthplace: AthensNoteworthy activities and other biographical details:Known for being an important philosopher and educator