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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 2H 39M

Sophist - Plato Πλατων

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Sophist (Ancient Greek: Σοφιστής) discusses being and not-being while drawing a distinction between the philosopher and the sophist. - Summary by Geoffrey Edwards

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