THE COMPLETE WORKS OF PLATO
Enriched edition. The Republic, Symposium, Apology, Phaedrus, Laws, Crito, Phaedo, Timaeus, Meno, Euthyphro, GorgiasBy Plato
Length141h 53m
About this audiobook
Plato's 'The Complete Works of Plato' is a collection of dialogues and letters that showcase the philosophical prowess of one of the greatest thinkers of ancient Greece. Written in the 4th century BCE, this timeless collection covers a wide range of topics including metaphysics, ethics, politics, and epistemology. Plato's Socratic dialogues are known for their engaging and thought-provoking conversations that unravel the complexities of human existence. His literary style is characterized by a blend of logic, rhetoric, and profound insight, making his works both intellectually stimulating and emotionally compelling. Each dialogue offers a unique perspective on the nature of truth, justice, and the ideal society, challenging readers to reflect on their own beliefs and values. Despite being over two millennia old, Plato's works remain relevant to contemporary philosophical debates, making this collection essential reading for students of philosophy, history, and literature.
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.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length141 hrs 53 mins
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Publish dateAug 7, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE COMPLETE WORKS OF PLATO
26Menexenus{3}
2Introduction
27Meno
3Author Biography
28Phaedo (pt. 1)
4Historical Context
29Phaedo (pt. 2)
5Synopsis (Selection)
30Protagoras (pt. 1)
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6Preface to the First Edition
31Protagoras (pt. 2)
7Preface to the Second and Third Editions
32Symposium (pt. 1)
8Apology
33Symposium (pt. 2)
9Crito
34Republic (pt. 1)
10Charmides
35Republic (pt. 2)
11Euthyphro
36Republic (pt. 3)
12First Alcibiades{1}
37Republic (pt. 4)
13Greater Hippias{2}
38Republic (pt. 5)
14Lesser Hippias
39The Republic (pt. 1)
15Ion
40The Republic (pt. 2)
16Laches
41The Republic (pt. 3)
17Lysis
42The Republic (pt. 4)
18Middle Works
43The Republic (pt. 5)
19Cratylus (pt. 1)
44The Republic (pt. 6)
20Cratylus (pt. 2)
45Phaedrus (pt. 1)
21Cratylus (pt. 3)
46Phaedrus (pt. 2)
22Euthydemus
47Parmenides (pt. 1)
23Gorgias (pt. 1)
48Parmenides (pt. 2)
24Gorgias (pt. 2)
49Theaetetus (pt. 1)
25Gorgias (pt. 3)
50Theaetetus (pt. 2)
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