The dialogues of Plato 5 volumes
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| The dialogues of Plato |
Plato's dialogues are a collection of philosophical works written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. These dialogues cover a wide range of topics, including ethics, politics, metaphysics, epistemology, and aesthetics. The dialogues are written in the form of conversations between Socrates, Plato's mentor, and various other characters, such as Glaucon, Thrasymachus, and Meno.
One of the most famous dialogues is "The Republic," in which Socrates and his interlocutors discuss the nature of justice and the ideal city-state. In this dialogue, Socrates argues that justice is the highest good and that the just individual is happier than the unjust individual. He also outlines his vision of the ideal society, which is ruled by philosopher-kings who are guided by reason and wisdom.
Another important dialogue is "The Symposium," in which Socrates and his friends gather at a banquet to discuss the nature of love. Each character gives a speech on the topic, and Socrates ultimately argues that true love is a spiritual connection that transcends physical desire.
In "The Phaedo," Socrates discusses the nature of the soul and the afterlife. He argues that the soul is immortal and that true wisdom comes from contemplating the eternal truths of the universe.
Overall, Plato's dialogues are a rich and complex exploration of the fundamental questions of human existence. They continue to be studied and debated by philosophers and scholars to this day, making them an essential part of the Western philosophical tradition.
This is a collection of Plato's Works that was translated by Benjamin Jowett, who was an influential tutor and administrative reformer at the University of Oxford, This collection will be useful for the students of philosophy and all philosophy lovers. All books are in the public domain, they were published in 1871.
Plato, the greatest philosopher of ancient Greece, was born in Athens in 428 or 427 B.C.E. to an aristocratic family. He studied under Socrates, who appears as a character in many of his dialogues. He attended Socrates' trial and that traumatic experience may have led to his attempt to design an ideal society. Following the death of Socrates, he traveled widely in search of learning. After twelve years he returned to Athens and founded his Academy, one of the earliest organized schools in western civilization. Among Plato's pupils was Aristotle. Some of Plato's other influences were Pythagoras, Anaxagoras, and Parmenides
The young Plato became a devoted follower of Socrates—indeed, he was one of the youths Socrates was condemned for allegedly corrupting. Plato's recollections of Socrates' lived-out philosophy and style of relentless questioning, the Socratic method, became the basis for his early dialogues
In rhetoric, the Socratic dialogue is an argument (or series of arguments) using the question-and-answer method employed by Socrates in Plato's Dialogues. Also known as Platonic dialogue.
Book Published: 1871
Author: Plato
Translator: Jowett, Benjamin.
Contents
Volume 1
That contains:
Charmides. Lysis. Laches. Protagoras. Euthydemus. Cratylus. Phaedrus. Ion. Symposium.
Volume 2
that contains:
Meno. Euthyphro. Apology. Crito. Phaedo. Gorgias. Appendix I: Lesser Hippias. Alcibiades I. Menexenus. Appendix II: Alcibiades II. Eryxias
Volume 3.
that contains:
Republic. Timaeus. Critias
Volume 4.
That contains:
Pharmenides. Theaetetus. Sophist. Statesman. Philebus.
Volume 5
that contains:
Laws.
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Volume 1
That contains:
Charmides. Lysis. Laches. Protagoras. Euthydemus. Cratylus. Phaedrus. Ion. Symposium.
Volume 2
that contains:
Meno. Euthyphro. Apology. Crito. Phaedo. Gorgias. Appendix I: Lesser Hippias. Alcibiades I. Menexenus. Appendix II: Alcibiades II. Eryxias
Volume 3.
that contains:
Republic. Timaeus. Critias
Volume 4.
That contains:
Pharmenides. Theaetetus. Sophist. Statesman. Philebus.
Volume 5
that contains:
Laws.
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