A translation of the complete texts of "The Republic," "The Apology," "Crito," "Phaido," "Ion," "Meno," and "Symposium" reveals the genius of Plato as he struggled with education, justice, the "philosopher king," and utopian visions of society.
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Plato's account of Socrates' trial and death (399 BCE) is one of the most significant moments in western literature and philosophy. In these four works Plato illustrates Socrates' fundamental belief in the necessity for us to èxamine ourselves and others', portraying the man him...
This translation of Plato's 'The Republic' is based on the assumption that he intended these dialogues to sound like conversations - although conversations of a philosophical sort.
Recounts the legend of the lost civilization of Atlantis. Includes a note discussing various explanations for the legend.
Presents the writings of Plato that are generally considered to be authentic. This title collects the contents from the work of the best British and American translators of the last 100 years, ranging from Jowett (1871) to scholars of the present day.
"Published around 380 BCE, Plato’s most famous work explores the idea of justness, among other things, through a Socratic dialogue. Considered to be one of the most influential writings in the development of Western philosophy and political theory, The Republic is as relevant tod...
When a wealthy businessman agrees to his African American housekeeper's dying wish to raise her sons, everyone experiences culture shock.
"Among the most powerful and moving of Plato's dialogues, the Symposium is one of the greatest literary works on the nature of love in Western thought." "During a lively dinner party, a series of speakers offer their views on eros or desire. They see love as a response to beauty,...