Unveiling Cleopatra's False Image
Once upon a time, there was a woman named Cleopatra. A Greek woman who ruled Egypt before the century, and she was the last queen of her Macedonian dynasty. She has always been known for her beauty, n...
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Faustus When Knowledge Becomes a Curse
Doctor Faustus is one of Marlowe’s most famous plays. The main character, Dr. Faustus, is a highly ambitious man who lets his ambition turn into greed, which eventually leads to his downfall....
Read moreHow Socrates and His Students Tried to Define Courage
When we talk about courage in philosophy, we often go back to ancient Greece. The dialogue between Socrates, Laches, and Nicias is one of the earliest examples of how people tried to define this impor...
Read moreWhy Knowledge Is More Valuable Than True Opinion
Plato is a famous philosopher who followed the ideas of Socrates, one of the most influential thinkers of his time. In Plato’s dialogue Meno, Socrates explores the difference between knowledg...
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