The dialogue revolves around the concept of justice and the nature of right action. It centers on a dispute between two men over a ship that has sunk in a storm. One man claims ownership of the ship, while the other disputes this claim. The discussion explores the idea that true justice is not about winning or losing, but rather about doing what is right.
By Plato · First published 390 · Genre: Philosophical Dialogue, Socratic Dialogue, Ethics