Charmides

Charmides is one of Plato's early dialogues, centered on the philosophical exploration of temperance (or sophrosyne), a key virtue in Greek ethical thought. The dialogue features Socratic questioning and philosophical debate, primarily between Socrates and Charmides, a young and handsome Athenian, as well as other notable figures like Critias and others from Athenian society.

The central issue of Charmides is the nature of temperance—a concept that Plato considers crucial for a well-ordered ...