Plato

Five Dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo

Plato

The book is a collection of five early dialogues by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, which explore themes of justice, virtue, and the nature of the soul. The texts include Socrates' discussions on piety in "Euthyphro," his defense at trial in "Apology," the debate over his escape from prison in "Crito," an inquiry into virtue in "Meno," and a conversation about the immortality of the soul in "Phaedo."

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Plato

The Complete Works (Illustrated)

Plato

The collection encompasses the entirety of Plato's philosophical writings, including dialogues and letters, which cover topics such as ethics, politics, metaphysics, and epistemology. It features Socratic dialogues, the Republic, the Symposium, and other foundational texts of Western philosophy, all translated and illustrated for comprehensive understanding.

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Republic

Plato

The book is a philosophical dialogue concerning justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man. It explores various philosophical themes, including the theory of forms, the immortality of the soul, and the role of philosophers in society.

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The Republic

Plato

The book is a Socratic dialogue that explores the meaning of justice, the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man. It also introduces Plato's philosophical views on the nature of reality and the theory of forms, including the allegory of the cave and the concept of philosopher-kings.

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