Length141h 43m
About this audiobook
Plato: Complete Works is a definitive collection of the philosophical texts of one of Western thought's most significant figures. Encompassing dialogues, letters, and philosophical treatises, this anthology reveals Plato's explorations of justice, morality, and the nature of reality. His literary style, characterized by Socratic dialogue and allegory, invites readers to engage actively with profound questions about the human condition. Within this collection, the interplay of rhetoric and dialectic shines, offering insightful commentary on the political and ethical landscape of ancient Athens while intertwining it with timeless philosophical inquiries. Plato, a student of Socrates and mentor to Aristotle, lived during the tumultuous Golden Age of Athens. His exposure to the political strife and intellectual vigor of his time profoundly influenced his writings. Deeply invested in the pursuit of truth and the ideal society, he sought to meld philosophy with practical governance, as evidenced in texts such as The Republic. His concern for the moral fabric of society reflects a lifelong commitment to understanding and improving the human experience. This anthology is an essential read for anyone striving to grasp the roots of Western philosophy. Scholars and novices alike will benefit from Plato's comprehensive insights into ethics, politics, and metaphysics, making it an indispensable resource for reflective thinkers and those seeking a deeper understanding of philosophical inquiry.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy
Length141 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 17, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
33The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 29)
2Author Biography
34The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 30)
3Historical Context
35The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 31)
4Synopsis (Selection)
36The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 32)
5The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 1)
37The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 33)
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6The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 2)
38The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 34)
7The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 3)
39The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 35)
8The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 4)
40The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 36)
9The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 5)
41The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 37)
10The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 6)
42The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 38)
11The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 7)
43The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 39)
12The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 8)
44The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 40)
13The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 9)
45The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 41)
14The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 10)
46The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 42)
15The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 11)
47The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 43)
16The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 12)
48The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 44)
17The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 13)
49The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 45)
18The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 14)
50The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 46)
19The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 15)
51The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 47)
20The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 16)
52The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 48)
21The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 17)
53The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 49)
22The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 18)
54The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 50)
23The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 19)
55The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 51)
24The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 20)
56The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 52)
25The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 21)
57The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 53)
26The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 22)
58The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 54)
27The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 23)
59The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 55)
28The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 24)
60The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 56)
29The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 25)
61The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 57)
30The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 26)
62Analysis
31The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 27)
63Reflection
32The Complete Works of Plato (pt. 28)
64Memorable Quotes
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