Second Alcibiades

<h4>What if every prayer was a test of your wisdom?</h4><p></p><p><em>Second Alcibiades</em> is a powerful and probing dialogue from Plato that questions the very essence of prayer morality and political ambition. In a dramatic conversation with Socrates the charismatic yet unwise Alcibiades is led to confront his ignorance about what is truly good-and thus what he should even ask of the gods.</p><p></p><p>This modern translation brings clarity and relevance to Plato's exploration of piety highlighting how dangerous it can be to desire influence without first achieving self-knowledge. <em>Second Alcibiades</em> is a short but profound entry in the Socratic tradition revealing how even noble intentions can lead astray when not guided by wisdom.</p><p></p><p><strong>What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li><strong>The Fragility of Political Ambition</strong> - Alcibiades' eagerness for glory is shown to be hollow without philosophical insight.</li><li><strong>A Sharp Critique of Prayer</strong> - Socrates deconstructs the assumptions behind common religious devotion.</li><li><strong>A Modern Accessible Translation</strong> - Faithful to the spirit of the original while crystal-clear for new readers.</li><li><strong>Essential Themes of Plato's Philosophy</strong> - Questions of self-knowledge virtue and divine will are brought to life.</li></ul><p></p><p>Whether you're interested in ancient ethics the limits of ambition or the nature of piety this dialogue offers a compact and transformative experience.</p>