THE COMPLETE WORKS OF PLATO
Enriched edition. Exploring Plato's Thought-Provoking Dialogues and Philosophical InsightsBy Plato
Length141h 32m
About this audiobook
The Complete Works of Plato is an anthology that brings together the full spectrum of Platonic dialogues, showcasing his profound philosophical inquiries into ethics, epistemology, and politics. The collection features iconic texts such as The Republic, where Plato delineates his vision of an ideal society, and The Symposium, a compelling examination of love. Written in a dialogical style, these works provide a dynamic exploration of ideas through the conversations of Socratic figures, creating a rich tapestry of intellectual engagement that has profoundly influenced Western philosophy. Plato, a student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, occupies a pivotal position in the history of thought. His experiences during the turbulent political climate of ancient Athens, including the execution of Socrates, shaped his philosophical outlook, leading him to probe the nature of justice and the ideal state. Showcasing his mastery of dialectics, Plato's dialogues are not mere theoretical texts but are imbued with emotional depth and rhetorical flair. Readers interested in the foundations of philosophical thought and the exploration of human knowledge will find The Complete Works of Plato indispensable. This collection not only provides insight into the complexities of existence but also invites readers to engage with timeless questions that remain relevant in contemporary discourse.
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 32 mins
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Publish dateNov 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
70Theaetetus (pt. 2)
2Introduction
71Theaetetus (pt. 3)
3Author Biography
72Timaeus (pt. 1)
4Historical Context
73Timaeus (pt. 2)
5Synopsis (Selection)
74Text (pt. 1)
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6THE COMPLETE WORKS OF PLATO
75Text (pt. 2)
7Preface to the First Edition
76Critias
8Preface to the Second and Third Editions
77Persons of the Dialogue: Critias; Hermocrates; Timaeus; Socrates.
9Apology
78Sophist (pt. 1)
10Socrates' Defence
79Sophist (pt. 2)
11Crito
80Text (pt. 1)
12Crito or The Duty of a Citizen
81Text (pt. 2)
13Charmides
82Statesman
14Charmides or Temperance
83Persons of the Dialogue: Theodorus; Socrates; The Eleatic Stranger; The younger Socrates. (pt. 1)
15Euthyphro
84Persons of the Dialogue: Theodorus; Socrates; The Eleatic Stranger; The younger Socrates. (pt. 2)
16Text
85Philebus
17First Alcibiades
86Persons of the Dialogue: Socrates; Protarchus; Philebus. (pt. 1)
18Text
87Persons of the Dialogue: Socrates; Protarchus; Philebus. (pt. 2)
19Greater Hippias
88Laws
20Text
89The Preamble (pt. 1)
21Lesser Hippias
90The Preamble (pt. 2)
22Text
91The Preamble (pt. 3)
23Ion
92The Preamble (pt. 4)
24Text
93Excursus on the Relation of the Laws of Plato to the Institutions of Crete and Lacedaemon and to the Laws and Constitution of Athens
25Laches
94Book I
26Laches or Courage
95Book II
27Lysis
96Book III
28Lysis or Friendship
97Book IV
29Cratylus (pt. 1)
98Book V
30Cratylus (pt. 2)
99Book VI
31Text (pt. 1)
100Book VII
32Text (pt. 2)
101Book VIII
33Euthydemus
102Book IX
34Text
103Book X
35Gorgias
104Book XI
36Text (pt. 1)
105Book XII
37Text (pt. 2)
106Epinomis
38Menexenus
107Text
39Text
108Second Alcibiades
40Meno
109Text
41Text
110Hipparcus
42Phaedo
111Text
43Text (pt. 1)
112Rival Lovers
44Text (pt. 2)
113Text
45Protagoras
114Theages
46Text
115Text
47Symposium
116Cleitophon
48Text
117Text
49Republic (pt. 1)
118Minos
50Republic (pt. 2)
119Text
51Republic (pt. 3)
120Demodocus
52Republic (pt. 4)
121Text
53Republic (pt. 5)
122Axiochus
54The Republic
123On Justice
55Book I Of Wealth, Justice, Moderation, and Their Opposites
124On Virtue
56Book II The Individual, The State, and Education
125Sisyphus
57Book III The Arts in Education
126Eryxias
58Book IV Wealth, Poverty, and Virtue
127Halcyon
59Book V On Matrimony and Philosophy
128Letters (pt. 1)
60Book VI The Philosophy of Government
129Letters (pt. 2)
61Book VII On Shadows and Realities in Education
130Additional Items
62Book VIII Four Forms of Government
131The Authorship of Works Attributed to Plato
63Book X The Recompense of Life
132Some Questions Relating to Friendship
64Book IX On Wrong or Right Government, and the Pleasures of Each
133The Myths of Plato
65Phaedrus (pt. 1)
134On the Ideas of Plato
66Phaedrus (pt. 2)
135On the Decline of Greek Literature
67Parmenides (pt. 1)
136Analysis
68Parmenides (pt. 2)
137Reflection
69Theaetetus (pt. 1)
138Memorable Quotes
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