Charmides

<h4>What if the greatest virtue was invisible to everyone but yourself?</h4><p></p><p><em>Charmides</em> is Plato's luminous dialogue on the nature of temperance-a quality often overlooked but deeply connected to wisdom peace and self-governance. Set in the early days of Socrates' return to Athens after the Peloponnesian War the dialogue revolves around a quiet but intellectually charged conversation between Socrates the youthful Charmides and Critias his ambitious guardian.</p><p></p><p>What unfolds is a layered inquiry: What <em>is</em> temperance? Is it modesty? Self-control? Mindfulness? Or a kind of knowledge-perhaps even self-knowledge? As Socrates questions Charmides and Critias he gently exposes the difficulty of defining the virtue that governs our impulses desires and judgment.</p><p></p><p>This modern translation of <em>Charmides</em> maintains the poetic structure and philosophical clarity of Plato's original while ensuring that every nuance is accessible to the contemporary reader.</p><p></p><p>What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:</p><p></p><ul><li><strong>A Profound Exploration of Temperance</strong> - Examine one of Plato's most refined takes on the inner life and what it means to be ruled by reason rather than desire.</li><li><strong>The Relationship Between Virtue and Knowledge</strong> - Consider whether true self-control is rooted in wisdom not repression.</li><li><strong>Socrates' Elegant Method of Inquiry</strong> - Witness a masterclass in how to question assumptions even in matters of the soul.</li><li><strong>A Dialogue Rich in Ambiguity and Irony</strong> - Perfect for readers who enjoy layered meaning and unresolved tension.</li><li><strong>A Clear and Accessible Modern Adaptation</strong> - Ideal for students of philosophy psychology or those seeking a deeper understanding of self-mastery.</li></ul><p></p><p><em>Charmides</em> is a quiet but unforgettable meditation on what it means to be truly calm-and truly in control.</p>