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THE COMPLETE WORKS OF PLATO

Enriched edition. Exploring Plato's Thought-Provoking Dialogues and Philosophical InsightsBy Plato

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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.

Political Intrigue Journey Psychological Poetic Exploration Mythological World Identity

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GenrePhilosophy

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Publish dateNov 25, 2023

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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&#x27; 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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