Theages
historical figure · 3 works · 3 mentions · 7 anchored passages
The.
in the texts
Republic
A companion of Socrates whose poor health prevents him from political involvement, keeping him attached to philosophy.
For in the case of Theages all other conditions were at hand for his backsliding from philosophy, but his sickly habit of body keeping him out of politics holds him back.
Theages
Young son of Demodocus who says he desires to become wise and, after questioning, asks to study with Socrates instead of a sophist or statesman.
Theages is his name, Socrates.
But then, Socrates, are not you too one of our well-bred gentlemen?
Tell me, then, Theages, do you say you desire to become wise, and do you require your father here to find out a school of some man who is qualified to make you wise?