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Focusing on the definition of a statesman, this dialogue features a mysterious stranger from Elea who leads the conversation, with Socrates playing a minor role. It emphasizes a systematic approach to philosophical inquiry through the method of division, akin to branching limbs of a tree. This technique serves to clarify concepts and offers a structured model for understanding political philosophy, distinguishing it from Plato's earlier, more dramatic works.

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2009
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English
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Plato
Released
2009
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Paperback
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146
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9781605125374
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Focusing on the definition of a statesman, this dialogue features a mysterious stranger from Elea who leads the conversation, with Socrates playing a minor role. It emphasizes a systematic approach to philosophical inquiry through the method of division, akin to branching limbs of a tree. This technique serves to clarify concepts and offers a structured model for understanding political philosophy, distinguishing it from Plato's earlier, more dramatic works.