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This simple and stark contrast between the 'majority' (the unknowing) and the 'one' (knowing) runs through the entire dialogue. And is open to questio...

I hope to read and respond to these substantive and thought-provoking posts later, thanks. But for now, I think you have this spot on:

Can you explain what you mean by a 'little unorthodox' in the way @"Fooloso4" has tackled or read 'Crito'? It is only one of many ways to consider thi...

I will need more time to read and reflect on that and this (or this and that): I need to read Crito to fill in more than a few of my gaps in understan...

I don't think he refers to this divine force as a 'daemon'. It is his daemonion, a 'voice' he hears. A special, spiritual consciousness or 'being' to ...

I've still to read through all the posts and re-read Crito. However, this latest made me wonder as to the importance of the use of the word 'slave'. T...

OK. Then you already have a firm grasp of Crito and at a deeper level. Unfortunately, I need to leave the discussion for about 5dys. You guys are prov...

Thank you for a fascinating peek into your writing world. I turned to Goodreads to work out which novel...so many! After a quick glance, the sequel to...

Yes, perhaps all of the above and more. A fascinating story. One that I will have to leave for a few days - for a sunny September break. If/when Socra...

OK. Keep at it! Read and tremble: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2326630/Notes-diagrams-famous-authors-including-J-K-Rowling-Sylvia-Plath-pl...

Sounds great but a total cop out! That's a synopsis or summary - it whets the appetite. All it gives me is the tone, genre, and theme of the work. Fas...

Brilliant! So grandmatronisingly, then. While we're at it. Do you have an outline of your novel, or any short story you can share? Same question to th...

Crito persists with his Personal Arguments: 44e-45c Then more forcefully, arguments related to: Allowing his enemies to win by destroying him; and the...

Who are those 'best people'? The wise? Those concerned with morality and carrying out justice? Are they more likely than the popular majority to carry...

Yes. As noted in my full quote (now underlined): 1. Personal Argument: 44c-44d https://www.platonicfoundation.org/crito/

Indeed. Perhaps, as a long-term and good friend, he was 'ready' for Socrates' reply. Has Socrates talked of his age before; how it factored into his d...

Crito's offer is to help Socrates escape from jail. This in itself would break the law. A questionable act. How would it help? We can examine the word...

Grateful for this discussion. I like to read slowly, all the better to understand and appreciate. Therefore, my comments will lag behind. Hope you don...

Yes. Excellent and well-deserved feedback. However, this (see underlined) was unnecessary, unhelpful and quite silly. Anyone can comment at any time, ...

Ah. So, they still see things in terms of mummy and daddy? Some things never change... Yes, it sounds ridiculous but it does provoke thought. How did ...

But that wasn't my aim. An answer might have been provided by the parent once the context and circumstances were known. If the answer was not known, t...

Simple and stupid? Now I know...thanks. I always wondered. So, what is it that Plato is attempting to do? So, you thought that I was attempting to sit...

Yes, I think that is the idea behind the OP: I don't assign myself a label but others might. 'Rogerian'? Really? One-line responses? Hmmm....

The child/teenager might have turned it around and asked, "Why do you want to know?" The parent could answer with: It would help me better answer your...

Desire to know or discover.

It's the basis or grounding of more questions in a dialogue. Why do you ask? What do you think it is? It's an idea of 'justice' related to action or b...

The first response: Why do you want to know?

Sorry, Benky! But thanks for the inspiration!

Oh, Crikey, Crivvens Almighty! What have I done?! You could probably have written this book, Vera! But from your own readings, experience and perspica...

https://www.etymonline.com/word/matronize Just can't get enough of new words: https://www.etymonline.com/word/matroclinous Can you fit than in anywher...

I have a Kindle for all the usual reasons but rarely use it. Recently, I've been ordering used, good hardbacks from abe. This one is a pure delight to...

Definitive list of definitions. Of course, there is no such thing. To write a definitive list of words used in philosophy. Funny. But nevertheless a s...

Following a recommendation, I bought this: Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them - Francine Pr...

No. I am doing no such thing. I feel no entitlement. Only to take the focus away from the personal. I was relating it to other submissions here, like ...

Rubbish. Yes. What a thing is, is manifold. Here, you talk poetically of beauty, I talk of meaning. And yes, it and perceptions can change over time, ...

I appreciate this explanation and clarification of your view. With regards to any story and the twisting and turning of it, I've responded here: https...

It had to be said. To clear the air. It is indeed how I feel. And I don't like it. I wish it weren't so. I understand your intentions. Even with your ...

Well, you know if it hadn't been for your inspiration, then I wouldn't have participated in this at all. I can't thank you enough for that change in m...

@"Tobias" I have been considering your take on the reading of Sempre and other stories in TPF, including your own. I've responded to you in @"javi2541...

I love this. Everything about it. Thank you. Again. For your sheer brilliance. Now I know who to blame. I almost forgot about Gyvlak and Netja. How co...

I agree with @"Vera Mont". There are obviously different interpretations of a story. Some are closer than others: Any gaps (deliberate or otherwise) a...

Thank you for the explanation. As before, I apologise for my interpretation opposite to your expressed feeling of sadness. But that is how I felt at t...

To clarify: In your particular and personal reply to my comments, you excluded the one most relevant. There was no positive acknowledgement, from you,...

Not at all too kind. It needs to be said. I have an ongoing Love/Hate relationship with TPF. This kind of thing brings light to the darker moments. It...

Fortunately, Vera has the patience to continue: Exactly this. It's not about adding to, or suggestions for, editing the text. It is how we imagine thi...

Ditto. :sparkle:

Hah. I like it! Perhaps...

That is quite the challenge. To re-learn ways of being or doing following 2 bouts of covid, now long-covid. The adjustments required. Take time, patie...

You know I love beautiful songs. So, now you are teasing by withholding even the title, artists or lyrics. Fine. Let it be.

Everything you write here and elsewhere on TPF is appreciated more than you will ever know. Your open nature, sharing and patience in persevering with...