Plato: Clitophon Site

“Socrates remains silent at the conclusion of the dialogue would therefore exemplify the principle that it is not for the just to harm anyone.” PhilArchive

: Many view the Clitophon as a "preface" to the Republic . It poses the very problem—the lack of a concrete definition for justice—that the Republic then spends ten books attempting to solve. Plato: Clitophon

“Clitophon is characterized as someone unprepared to take ownership of his own beliefs. As such, genuine Socratic elenchus and genuine aporia are beyond him.” Cambridge University Press & Assessment Philosophy and "Scientific" Tyranny in Plato's Clitophon “Socrates remains silent at the conclusion of the