Starting with Plato

“Education is teaching our children to desire the right things.” – Plato

Judith Stove offers a brief introduction to the great dialogues of Plato, including some readings and discussion of key sections.

Judith Stove

Roots of the Garden

Ancient Philosophy, Plato, Wisdom

Judith Stove

Australian writer, linguist & philosopher. Expert in Western thought, Latin, & Classical Greek. Published on Austen, history & nature. Dedicated to learning from the past and present.

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