# Cephalus — Dialogues character guide

> Cephalus in Dialogues by Plato.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the aged Cephalus

**First appearance:** 0057-book-i

## Who they are

Wealthy elder who discusses justice in Republic Book I.

## In the story

### [Dialogues](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/dialogues)

Engages in early discussion on justice and old age.

### [Republic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_se/chapters/republic)

Initial conversation partner who defines justice as telling the truth and paying debts.

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