The Greek philosopher Plato was born in Athens in 428 B.C. He created dramatic dialogues, probably intended for oral performance, but seldom presented in that format. The first
Alcibiades
is a conversation between Socrates and Alcibiades. Alcibiades, a glamorous young man, is about to enter public life, with great ambitions and a very high opinion of himself. Socrates is portrayed as a know-nothing who detects the conceit of knowledge in others.