Parmenides

Interesting Facts

• The dialogue «Parmenides» is considered one of Plato's most complex and enigmatic works, exploring the issues of unity and multiplicity.
• The dialogue features characters such as Socrates, Parmenides, and Zeno, allowing Plato to explore philosophical ideas through dialectical discussions.
• One of the central themes of the dialogue is the concept of the One, which challenges traditional notions of being and non-being.
• The dialogue is divided into two parts: the first part discusses ideas and their nature, while in the second part, Parmenides presents a series of complex aporias to explore the nature of the One.
• «Parmenides» has had a significant impact on the development of philosophy, especially in the fields of metaphysics and ontology, and continues to be a subject of active research and interpretation.