Lysis

By: Plato

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Paperback | 1 November 2025

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40 Pages

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21.6 x 14.0 x 0.24

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Lysis examines the idea of friendship through a reflective conversation that questions why people form meaningful bonds. The work follows an exploration where a thoughtful speaker guides younger participants to examine what makes someone truly care for another. Instead of focusing on events or dramatic action, the dialogue moves through reasoning and introspection. It considers whether friendship is rooted in similarity, shared values, or the benefit one receives from another person. The discussion challenges familiar assumptions, arguing that companionship might emerge from the pursuit of what is good and desirable rather than from personal gain. The conversation also touches on the idea that individuals often seek relationships to fill a sense of lack or to find wisdom they do not already possess. Although the dialogue presents many possibilities, it intentionally leaves the concept unresolved, emphasizing that the nature of true connection cannot be confined to a single explanation. Through questions rather than answers, the text encourages readers to consider how relationships shape personal growth and understanding. Ultimately, Lysis offers a thoughtful and open-ended meditation on the human desire for emotional closeness and shared goodness.

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