Charmides

About “Charmides”

Plato's "Charmides" includes a passage questioning whether a city would be well governed if the law required each person to weave and wash their own clothing, make their own shoes, oil lamp, brush, and other items, without interfering in others' affairs. This reference to the importance of private matters is not surprising for the Charmides, as Plato was known for emphasizing the mindset of the generation before his own. The text reflects his interest in the relationship between individual responsibility and civic order.