THE COMPLETE WORKS OF PLATO
Enriched edition. Exploring Plato's Thought-Provoking Dialogues and Philosophical InsightsBy Plato
Length141h 24m
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 24 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
70Theaetetus (pt. 3)
2Introduction
71Timaeus (pt. 1)
3Author Biography
72Timaeus (pt. 2)
4Historical Context
73Text (pt. 1)
5Synopsis (Selection)
74Text (pt. 2)
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6Preface to the First Edition
75Critias
7Preface to the Second and Third Editions
76Persons of the Dialogue: Critias; Hermocrates; Timaeus; Socrates.
8Apology
77Sophist (pt. 1)
9Socrates' Defence
78Sophist (pt. 2)
10Crito
79Text (pt. 1)
11Crito or The Duty of a Citizen
80Text (pt. 2)
12Charmides
81Statesman
13Charmides or Temperance
82Persons of the Dialogue: Theodorus; Socrates; The Eleatic Stranger; The younger Socrates. (pt. 1)
14Euthyphro
83Persons of the Dialogue: Theodorus; Socrates; The Eleatic Stranger; The younger Socrates. (pt. 2)
15Text
84Philebus
16First Alcibiades
85Persons of the Dialogue: Socrates; Protarchus; Philebus. (pt. 1)
17Text
86Persons of the Dialogue: Socrates; Protarchus; Philebus. (pt. 2)
18Greater Hippias
87Laws
19Text
88The Preamble (pt. 1)
20Lesser Hippias
89The Preamble (pt. 2)
21Text
90The Preamble (pt. 3)
22Ion
91The Preamble (pt. 4)
23Text
92Excursus on the Relation of the Laws of Plato to the Institutions of Crete and Lacedaemon and to the Laws and Constitution of Athens
24Laches
93Book I
25Laches or Courage
94Book II
26Lysis
95Book III
27Lysis or Friendship
96Book IV
28Cratylus (pt. 1)
97Book V
29Cratylus (pt. 2)
98Book VI
30Text (pt. 1)
99Book VII
31Text (pt. 2)
100Book VIII
32Euthydemus
101Book IX
33Text
102Book X
34Gorgias
103Book XI
35Text (pt. 1)
104Book XII
36Text (pt. 2)
105Epinomis
37Menexenus
106Text
38Text
107Second Alcibiades
39Meno
108Text
40Text
109Hipparcus
41Phaedo
110Text
42Text (pt. 1)
111Rival Lovers
43Text (pt. 2)
112Text
44Protagoras
113Theages
45Text
114Text
46Symposium
115Cleitophon
47Text
116Text
48Republic (pt. 1)
117Minos
49Republic (pt. 2)
118Text
50Republic (pt. 3)
119Demodocus
51Republic (pt. 4)
120Text
52Republic (pt. 5)
121Axiochus
53The Republic
122On Justice
54Book I Of Wealth, Justice, Moderation, and Their Opposites
123On Virtue
55Book II The Individual, The State, and Education
124Sisyphus
56Book III The Arts in Education
125Eryxias
57Book IV Wealth, Poverty, and Virtue
126Halcyon
58Book V On Matrimony and Philosophy
127Letters (pt. 1)
59Book VI The Philosophy of Government
128Letters (pt. 2)
60Book VII On Shadows and Realities in Education
129Additional Items
61Book VIII Four Forms of Government
130The Authorship of Works Attributed to Plato
62Book X The Recompense of Life
131Some Questions Relating to Friendship
63Book IX On Wrong or Right Government, and the Pleasures of Each
132The Myths of Plato
64Phaedrus (pt. 1)
133On the Ideas of Plato
65Phaedrus (pt. 2)
134On the Decline of Greek Literature
66Parmenides (pt. 1)
135Analysis
67Parmenides (pt. 2)
136Reflection
68Theaetetus (pt. 1)
137Memorable Quotes
69Theaetetus (pt. 2)
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