Dialogues

Main Characters and Their Development

• Socrates - the central figure in Plato's dialogues, a philosopher who uses the method of questions and answers to explore concepts and ideas. His development lies in demonstrating wisdom through acknowledging his own ignorance and striving for truth.
• Plato - a student of Socrates who recorded his teachings and dialogues. Although not always an active participant in the dialogues, his philosophical ideas and views often emerge through the characters.
• Glaucon - Plato's brother and one of the participants in the dialogues, especially in the «Republic». He actively engages in discussions and helps develop ideas of justice and the ideal state.
• Aristotle - although not a main character in Plato's dialogues, his influence and interaction with Plato and his students are significant. His development can be traced through his own works, which often resonate with Plato's ideas.
• Alcibiades - a young and ambitious Athenian politician who appears in several dialogues. His development shows the conflict between philosophy and political ambitions.
• Crito - a close friend and student of Socrates, who appears in the dialogue «Crito». His development involves demonstrating loyalty and the moral dilemmas related to law and justice.
• Phaedo - a student of Socrates who recounts the last hours of Socrates' life in the dialogue «Phaedo». His development shows the influence of Socratic teachings on his own views on life and death.