The Complete Works of Plato
Exploring Virtue and Truth in Plato's DialoguesBy Plato
Length140h 34m
About this audiobook
The Complete Works of Plato represents a profound synthesis of Western philosophy, encompassing dialogues that explore ethics, politics, metaphysics, and epistemology. Through his distinctive method of dialectical inquiry, Plato employs a range of literary styles'Äîfrom engaging narratives and dialogues to allegorical and philosophical expositions. This compilation includes seminal texts such as "The Republic," in which he articulates his vision of an ideal society governed by philosopher-kings, and "The Symposium," a profound examination of love and beauty. The contextual framework of these works reflects the tumultuous political landscape of ancient Athens and Plato's responses to the Socratic tradition. Plato, a student of Socrates and a teacher to Aristotle, emerges as one of history's foundational philosophers. His life, shaped by the socio-political upheavals of his time'Äîincluding the Peloponnesian War and the downfall of Athenian democracy'Äîdeeply influenced his writings. His creation of the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world, showcases his commitment to philosophical inquiry and education, which are hallmarks in his works. Readers seeking to understand the philosophical underpinnings of Western civilization will find in The Complete Works of Plato an indispensable resource. It offers not only an exploration of essential themes that resonate across centuries but also a blueprint for critical thinking and reflective practice. This collection is essential reading for anyone engaged in the pursuit of wisdom and a deeper understanding of the human condition.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length140 hrs 34 mins
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Publish dateDec 31, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface to the First Edition
65Theaetetus (pt. 3)
2Preface to the Second and Third Editions
66Introduction and Analysis (pt. 1)
3Introduction
67Introduction and Analysis (pt. 2)
4Socrates' Defence
68Text (pt. 1)
5Introduction
69Text (pt. 2)
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6Crito or The Duty of a Citizen
70Introduction and Analysis
7Introduction
71Persons of the Dialogue: Critias; Hermocrates; Timaeus; Socrates.
8Charmides or Temperance
72Introduction and Analysis (pt. 1)
9Introduction
73Introduction and Analysis (pt. 2)
10Text
74Text (pt. 1)
11Introduction
75Text (pt. 2)
12Text
76Introduction
13Introduction
77Persons of the Dialogue: Theodorus; Socrates; The Eleatic Stranger; The younger Socrates. (pt. 1)
14Text
78Persons of the Dialogue: Theodorus; Socrates; The Eleatic Stranger; The younger Socrates. (pt. 2)
15Introduction
79Introduction and Analysis
16Text
80Persons of the Dialogue: Socrates; Protarchus; Philebus. (pt. 1)
17Introduction
81Persons of the Dialogue: Socrates; Protarchus; Philebus. (pt. 2)
18Text
82Introduction
19Introduction
83The Preamble (pt. 1)
20Laches or Courage
84The Preamble (pt. 2)
21Introduction
85The Preamble (pt. 3)
22Lysis or Friendship
86The Preamble (pt. 4)
23Introduction (pt. 1)
87Excursus on the Relation of the Laws of Plato to the Institutions of Crete and Lacedaemon and to the Laws and Constitution of Athens
24Introduction (pt. 2)
88Book I
25Text (pt. 1)
89Book II
26Text (pt. 2)
90Book III
27Introduction
91Book IV
28Text
92Book V
29Introduction
93Book VI
30Text (pt. 1)
94Book VII
31Text (pt. 2)
95Book VIII
32Introduction
96Book IX
33Text
97Book X
34Introduction
98Book XI
35Text
99Book XII
36Introduction
100Introduction
37Text (pt. 1)
101Text
38Text (pt. 2)
102Introduction
39Introduction
103Text
40Text
104Introduction
41Introduction
105Text
42Text
106Introduction
43Introduction and Analysis (pt. 1)
107Text
44Introduction and Analysis (pt. 2)
108Introduction
45Introduction and Analysis (pt. 3)
109Text
46Introduction and Analysis (pt. 4)
110Introduction
47Introduction and Analysis (pt. 5)
111Text
48Persons of the Dialogue
112Introduction
49Book I Of Wealth, Justice, Moderation, and Their Opposites
113Text
50Book II The Individual, The State, and Education
114Introduction
51Book III The Arts in Education
115Text
52Book IV Wealth, Poverty, and Virtue
116Axiochus
53Book V On Matrimony and Philosophy
117On Justice
54Book VI The Philosophy of Government
118On Virtue
55Book VII On Shadows and Realities in Education
119Sisyphus
56Book VIII Four Forms of Government
120Eryxias
57Book X The Recompense of Life
121Halcyon
58Book IX On Wrong or Right Government, and the Pleasures of Each
122Letters (pt. 1)
59Phaedrus (pt. 1)
123Letters (pt. 2)
60Phaedrus (pt. 2)
124The Authorship of Works Attributed to Plato
61Parmenides (pt. 1)
125Some Questions Relating to Friendship
62Parmenides (pt. 2)
126The Myths of Plato
63Theaetetus (pt. 1)
127On the Ideas of Plato
64Theaetetus (pt. 2)
128On the Decline of Greek Literature
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MenexenusPlato2h 20m$2 · $0.00
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GorgiasPlato7h 47m$2 · $0.00
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF PLATOPlato141h 32m$1 · $0.00
MenoPlato1h 29m$2 · $0.00
LachesPlato2h 30m$2 · $0.00
PhilebusPlato5h 19m$1 · $0.00
CritoPlato1h 58m$1 · $0.00
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