Phaedrus

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Focusing on love and the art of rhetoric, this dialogue features Socrates and Phaedrus in a direct conversation without intermediaries, creating an immersive experience for readers. Written around 370 BCE, it explores themes like metempsychosis and sensual love, culminating in the Chariot Allegory that illustrates the dual nature of the soul. Unlike other dialogues, it presents a straightforward recounting of their exchange, enhancing the immediacy and intimacy of their philosophical discourse.