Second Alcibiades

audiobook (Unabridged) ∣ Self-Knowledge and Prayer – Plato's Dialogue on Piety, Deliberation, and the Limits of Political Ambition

By Plato

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Unabridged

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Plato

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Independently Published

Release

22 August 2025

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What if praying for the wrong thing led you further from the good?

In Second Alcibiades, Plato invites readers to a bold examination of prayer, intention, and the blindness of ambition. Socrates challenges the fiery young Alcibiades to reflect on whether he even understands what he should pray for before entering the political arena.

What you'll discover inside:

  • The Fragility of Political Ambition – A revealing dialogue between Socrates and Alcibiades on the ignorance behind power-seeking.

  • A Sharp Critique of Prayer – Philosophical guidance on why piety demands more than sincerity.

  • A Modern, Accessible Translation – Clear, faithful, and resonant for today's listener.

  • Essential Themes of Plato's Philosophy – Explore the timeless tension between desire, knowledge, and divine will.

    More than a conversation—Second Alcibiades is a philosophical awakening.

    • Format

    audiobook

    Edition

    Unabridged

    Author

    Plato

    Publisher

    Independently Published

    Release

    22 August 2025

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    Subjects

    Fiction Literature
    Second Alcibiades