Second Alcibiades

About “Second Alcibiades”

The Second Alcibiades or Alcibiades II is a dialogue attributed to Plato. In this work, Socrates engages Alcibiades in a discussion about the dangers of prayer. Socrates argues that it is risky for Alcibiades to pray to the gods without knowing whether his requests are truly beneficial or harmful. The dialogue focuses on the importance of understanding the consequences of one's actions and the need for wisdom in seeking divine favor. It reflects Plato's exploration of ethics and the relationship between human knowledge and divine will. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)