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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Plato's Republic has influenced Western philosophers for centuries, with its main focus on what makes a well-balanced society and individual.

Plato's The Republic stands as a seminal text in the realms of philosophy, political theory, and literature. Written during the fourth century B.C., this masterwork has profoundly shaped Western thought for millennia and continues to be exceedingly relevant in contemporary discussions. The narrative unfolds in the form of a dialectical exchange where Socrates engages with various interlocutors to explore and...

Immerse yourself in the profound world of ancient philosophy with Plato: Complete Works, a definitive collection that brings together all surviving works attributed to Plato. This comprehensive volume allows readers to explore the breadth and depth of Plato's thought, capturing his most celebrated dialogues, such as the Republic, the Symposium, the Phaedrus, and the Phaedo, alongside lesser-known but equally significant...

The Last Days of Socrates by Plato is a profound and gripping account of the trial and eventual execution of one of the greatest philosophers in history. This new translation by Christopher Rowe offers a fresh perspective on the timeless dialogues that capture Socrates' unwavering commitment to his principles and his unique approach to life and death. Set in 399...

In the course of a lively drinking party, a group of prominent Athenian intellectuals, including philosophers, playwrights, and aristocrats, come together to exchange views on the nature of eros, or desire. The setting of this engaging dialogue is the home of the tragedian Agathon, where the guests take turns delivering speeches that delve into various aspects of love, culminating in...

Explore the profound philosophical insights of one of history’s most influential thinkers with The Republic and Other Works by Plato. This comprehensive compilation brings together some of Plato's most significant dialogues, presenting a masterclass in classical Greek philosophy. In The Republic, Plato explores the nature of justice, the characteristics of the just society, and the education required to create such...

The second edition of Five Dialogues presents G. M. A. Grube's distinguished translations, as revised by John Cooper for Plato, Complete Works. A number of new or expanded footnotes are also included along with an updated bibliography.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilisation and...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Plato's Republic has influenced Western philosophers for centuries, with its main focus on what makes a well-balanced society and individual.

The trial and condemnation of Socrates on charges of heresy and corrupting young minds is a defining moment in the history of Classical Athens. In tracing these events through four dialogues, Plato also developed his own philosophy, based on Socrates' manifesto for a life guided by self-responsibility. Euthyphro finds Socrates outside the court-house, debating the nature of piety, while The...

The Republic by Plato remains one of the most profound and influential works in Western philosophy and political theory, offering keen insights into the heart of human justice and governance. Set as a Socratic dialogue, the narrative unfolds through the engaging discussions between Socrates and a group of Athenian citizens. These dialogues explore the nature of justice, the formation of...

Set against the backdrop of the days leading up to the trial and execution of Socrates in 399 BC, Theaetetus is a profound philosophical dialogue penned by Plato. The narrative revolves around a conversation between Socrates, Theodorus the geometrician, and Theaetetus, an earnest and promising youth. Together, they embark on a quest to explore the essence of knowledge, making this...

In Republic, Plato constructs a visionary dialogue that delves deep into the nature of justice, the just man, and the just society. Set in ancient Athens, the narrative follows Socrates as he engages in profound conversations with a diverse group of characters, including Plato's own brothers, Glaucon and Adeimantus. Through a series of intense debates and philosophical inquiries, Socrates seeks...

The definitive portrait of the real Socrates Rich in drama and humour, they include the controversial Ion, a debate on poetic inspiration; Laches, in which Socrates seeks to define bravery; and Euthydemus, which considers the relationship between philosophy and politics. Together, these dialogues provide a definitive portrait of the real Socrates and raise issues still keenly debated by philosophers, forming...

HarperCollins is proud to present a range of best-loved, essential classics. He whom Love touches not walks in darkness. At an elite Athenian drinking party in 416 BCE, a group of friends take their turn to speak in praise of Eros, god of love. At this symposium the guests, including statesmen, playwrights, poets, and Plato’s teacher, the famed philosopher Socrates,...

Timaeus and Critias holds a central place in Western thought and is best known to many for the story of Atlantis. Timaeus and Critias is a Socratic dialogue in two parts. A response to an account of an ideal state told by Socrates, it begins with Timaeus's theoretical exposition of the cosmos and his story describing the creation of the...

A revised edition of a classic translation, with completely new editorial material. Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus, and Callicles, Gorgias debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office. Are high moral standards essential, or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates...

This edition includes a list of suggestions for further reading, a glossary of important philosophical words and phrases, and notes. Exploring the question of what exactly makes good people good, Protagoras and Meno are two of the most enjoyable and accessible of all of Plato's dialogues. Widely regarded as his finest dramatic work, the Protagoras, set during the golden age...

A new translation of one of Plato's major dialogues, popular because of its subject matter: love. Phaedrus is widely recognised as one of Plato's most profound and beautiful works. It takes the form of a dialogue between Socrates and Phaedrus, and its ostensible subject is love, especially homoerotic love. This new translation is accompanied by an introduction, further reading, and...

Plato's example of utopia In The Laws, Plato describes in fascinating detail a comprehensive system of legislation in a small agricultural utopia he named Magnesia. His laws not only govern crime and punishment, but also form a code of conduct for all aspects of life in his ideal state - from education, sport, and religion to sexual behaviour, marriage, and...

Immerse yourself in one of the most influential philosophical texts ever written with The Republic: The Essential Philosophical Dialogue (Concise Edition) by Plato. This edition presents an accessible version of Plato's profound work, meticulously edited for the modern reader while preserving the essence of his original dialogues. The Republic explores a wide array of subjects central to human existence and...

Socrates against sophistry. Plato of Athens, who laid the foundations of the Western philosophical tradition and in range and depth ranks among its greatest practitioners, was born to a prosperous and politically active family circa 427 BC. In early life, an admirer of Socrates, Plato later founded the first institution of higher learning in the West, the Academy, among whose...

Explore the nature of love in this charming new translation of selections from Plato's great dramatic work, the Symposium. What is love? In poetry, songs, fiction, movies, psychology, and philosophy, love has been described, admired, lamented, and dissected in endless ways. Is love based on physical attraction? Does it bring out our better selves? How does it relate to sex?...

This is an English translation of Meno, a Socratic dialogue by Plato, attempting to achieve a definition of virtue that applies equally to all particular virtues. It serves as a great introduction to Socratic dialogues. The book contains a short introduction, notes, standard Stephanus numbers, speech numbers, and an appendix containing a unique gallery of step-by-step geometrical diagrams. It also...

The unabridged version of this definitive work is now available in this highly designed hardcover with an introduction by Odysseus Makridis. Published around 380 BCE, Plato's most famous work explores the idea of justness, among other things, through a Socratic dialogue. Considered to be one of the most influential writings in the development of Western philosophy and political theory, The...

This is an English translation of one of the more challenging and enigmatic of Plato's dialogues between Socrates and Parmenides and Zeno of Elea, that begins with Zeno defending his treatise of Parmenidean monism against those partisans of plurality. Parmenides is part of the Focus Philosophical Library translations, which are close to and non-interpretative of the original text. The notes...

The unabridged version of this definitive work is now available in this highly designed jacketed hardcover with a new introduction by Odysseus Makridis. Published around 380 BCE, Plato's most famous work explores the idea of justness, among other things, through a Socratic dialogue. Considered to be one of the most influential writings in the development of Western philosophy and political...

Protagoras by Plato, translated by Lombardo and Bell, is an important early dialogue that explores virtue, wisdom, and the nature of Sophistic teaching. The translation is noted for its liveliness and subtlety, bringing new life to a classic philosophical text. In addition, Michael Frede has provided a substantial introduction that illuminates the dialogue's enduring interest. He delves into the Athenian...

Republic offers readers more than just a seminal philosophical text; it is accompanied by a variety of helpful tools for a deeper understanding. This edition includes a select bibliography for further reading and research. Additionally, it provides a synopsis of each book within Republic, allowing readers to grasp the core ideas and themes at a glance. To aid in comprehending...

Plato of Athens, who laid the foundations of the Western philosophical tradition and in range and depth ranks among its greatest practitioners, was born to a prosperous and politically active family around 427 BCE. In his early life, he was an admirer of Socrates. Plato later founded the first institution of higher learning in the West, the Academy, among whose...

This new edition of Symposium by Plato offers both beginning readers and scholars a solid, reliable translation that remains faithful to the original text while being accessible to contemporary audiences. In addition to the translation, the volume provides several aids to guide readers through this remarkable work: A concise introduction sets the scene and conveys the tenor of the dialogue....

This is an English translation of one of Plato's great dialogues featuring Socrates discussing death, dying, and the soul in light of his impending execution. Included is an introduction and a glossary of key terms. Focus Philosophical Library translations are close to and non-interpretative of the original text, with the notes and the glossary intending to provide the reader with...

This unique and expertly annotated collection of the classic accounts of Socrates left by Plato, Aristophanes, and Xenophon features new translations of Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and the death scene from Phaedo by C. D. C. Reeve, Peter Meineck's translation of Clouds, and James Doyle's translation of Apology of Socrates.

Both an ideal entry for beginning readers and a solid text for scholars, the second edition of Peter Kalkavage's acclaimed translation of Plato's Timaeus brings enhanced accessibility to a rendering well known for its faithfulness to the original text. An extensive essay offers insights into the reading of the work, the nature of Platonic dialogue, and the cultural background of...

Since its publication in 1974, scholars throughout the humanities have adopted G M A Grube's masterful translation of Republic as the edition of choice for their study and teaching of Plato's most influential work. In this brilliant revision, C D C Reeve furthers Grube's success both in preserving the subtlety of Plato's philosophical argument and in rendering the dialogue in...

This second edition of Five Dialogues presents Grube's distinguished translations, as revised by John Cooper for Plato: Complete Works. A number of new or expanded footnotes are also included along with an updated bibliography.

Plato of Athens, who laid the foundations of the Western philosophical tradition and in range and depth ranks among its greatest practitioners, was born to a prosperous and politically active family circa 427 BC. In early life an admirer of Socrates, Plato later founded the first institution of higher learning in the West, the Academy, among whose many notable alumni...

This edition, translated from the New Standard Greek Text by C. D. C. Reeve, includes an Introduction, select bibliography, a synopsis of each book, a glossary of terms, a glossary and index of names, and a general index. When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Format the response as clean HTML, use your best judgement...

This is the second in a set of four-part prose texts which make up a prose reading course — two of which have already been used in the classroom and refined in the light of student feedback, both general and specific. It is designed for post-beginners in Greek, and other learners wishing to consolidate their reading skills. Particular attention is...

Since its publication in 1974, scholars throughout the humanities have adopted G. M. A. Grube's masterful translation of Republic as the edition of choice for their study and teaching of Plato's most influential work. In this brilliant revision, C. D. C. Reeve furthers Grube's success both in preserving the subtlety of Plato's philosophical argument and in rendering the dialogue in...

Plato, the great philosopher of Athens, was born in 427 BCE. In early manhood, an admirer of Socrates, he later founded the famous school of philosophy in the grove Academus. Much else recorded of his life is uncertain; that he left Athens for a time after Socrates' execution is probable; that later he went to Cyrene, Egypt, and Sicily is...

Plato of Athens, who laid the foundations of the Western philosophical tradition and in range and depth ranks among its greatest practitioners, was born to a prosperous and politically active family circa 427 BC. In early life an admirer of Socrates, Plato later founded the first institution of higher learning in the West, the Academy, among whose many notable alumni...

Part of the Hero Classics series "I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing." The Republic, a pioneering work of political philosophy, is a dialogue that does not feature Plato directly, as at the heart is Socrates, his teacher. Even though the conversations between Socrates and Athenians as well as...

This third edition of The Trial and Death of Socrates presents G. M. A. Grube's distinguished translations, as revised by John Cooper for Plato, Complete Works. A number of new or expanded footnotes are also included, along with a Select Bibliography. John M. Cooper is Stuart Professor of Philosophy, Princeton University.

Plato of Athens, who laid the foundations of the Western philosophical tradition and in range and depth ranks among its greatest practitioners, was born to a prosperous and politically active family circa 427 BCE. In early life an admirer of Socrates, Plato later founded the first institution of higher learning in the West, the Academy, among whose many notable alumni...

The Republic by Plato is a philosophical work that explores the ideal state and the nature of justice. Through dialogues and debates, Plato presents his vision of a just society, discussing topics such as the nature of truth, the role of education, and philosopher-kings governance. Delve into Plato's influential treatise on justice and governance. Explore the philosophical foundations of an...

Plato, the great philosopher of Athens, was born in 427 BCE. In early manhood, an admirer of Socrates, he later founded the famous school of philosophy in the grove Academus. Much else recorded of his life is uncertain; that he left Athens for a time after Socrates' execution is probable; that later he went to Cyrene, Egypt, and Sicily is...

Plato, the great philosopher of Athens, was born in 427 BCE. In his early manhood, he was an admirer of Socrates and later founded the famous school of philosophy in the grove Academus. Much else recorded of his life is uncertain; it is probable that he left Athens for a time after Socrates' execution. It is possible that he also...

Plato, the great philosopher of Athens, was born in 427 BCE. In early manhood, he was an admirer of Socrates and later founded the famous school of philosophy in the grove Academus. Much else recorded of his life is uncertain; it is probable that he left Athens for a time after Socrates' execution. It is possible that he later went...

Plato, the great philosopher of Athens, was born in 427 BCE. In early manhood, an admirer of Socrates, he later founded the famous school of philosophy in the grove Academus. Much else recorded of his life is uncertain; that he left Athens for a time after Socrates' execution is probable; that later he went to Cyrene, Egypt, and Sicily is...

This is a superb new translation that is remarkably accurate to Plato's very difficult Greek, yet clear and highly readable. The notes are more helpful than those in any other available translation of the Laws since they contain both the information needed by the beginning student as well as analytical notes that include references to the secondary literature for the...

In his celebrated masterpiece, Symposium, Plato imagines a high-society dinner-party in Athens in 416 BC at which the guests—including the comic poet Aristophanes and, of course, Plato's mentor Socrates—each deliver a short speech in praise of love. The sequence of dazzling speeches culminates in Socrates' famous account of the views of Diotima, a prophetess who taught him that love is...

Plato, the great philosopher of Athens, was born in 427 BCE. In his early manhood, he was an admirer of Socrates and later founded the famous school of philosophy in the grove of Academus. Much else recorded of his life is uncertain; it is probable that he left Athens for a time after Socrates' execution, while it is possible he...

Symposium by Plato provides a model of the kind of text essential for lecture courses. The translation is extremely readable, enhanced by intelligent printing decisions such as the division of the text and spacing for clarification. The notes are minimal but strategically placed where they are truly needed for comprehension and are genuinely informative. "A model of the kind of...

Plato, the great philosopher of Athens, was born in 427 BCE. In early manhood an admirer of Socrates, he later founded the famous school of philosophy in the grove Academus. Much else recorded of his life is uncertain; that he left Athens for a time after Socrates' execution is probable; that later he went to Cyrene, Egypt, and Sicily is...

A Plato Reader offers eight of Plato's best-known works—Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo, Symposium, Phaedrus, and Republic—unabridged, expertly introduced and annotated, and in widely admired translations by C. D. C. Reeve, G. M. A. Grube, Alexander Nehamas, and Paul Woodruff. The collection features Socrates as its central character and a model of the examined life. Its range allows us to...

The Platonic Forms of the Platonic dialogues. - Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of Plato at the Googleplex A landmark one-volume edition of the complete Plato in classic translations. This is a classic one-volume edition of all the writings of Plato generally considered to be authentic. The editors, Edith Hamilton and Huntington Cairns, chose the contents from the work of the...

This new translation of what may be Plato's most elusive dialogue provides a faithful rendering of the Greek text without sacrificing clarity in English. Gill's extensive introduction explores and elucidates the dialogue's central themes and offers a compelling interpretation of issues current in scholarly debates on Parmenides. Also included are helpful notes, an Analysis of the deductions in Part II,...

A literal translation, allowing the simplicity and vigour of the Greek diction to shine through. In Charmides by G. S. West, Plato examines themes of self-knowledge and temperance through the character interactions and dialogue. This work offers readers the opportunity to explore the philosophical inquiries central to Socratic teachings. The translation strives to remain faithful to the original text, capturing...

Professional guidance from history’s greatest philosophers The quest for the perfect life is nothing new. If you are looking for guidance to help navigate the pitfalls of your professional and personal life, then you could do worse than listening to the great philosophers Plato and Machiavelli. In The Republic, Plato takes you back to ancient Greece and his plans for...

Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary Socrates' Defence 'I'll stop doing it as soon as I understand what I'm doing.'

As one would expect from the team of Brann, Kalkavage and Salem, their edition of Plato's Meno is a fine one. The translation meets their stated goal of remaining 'as faithful as possible to the Greek, while using lively, colloquial English.' Their notes are consistently helpful and will be particularly useful to those readers willing to explore the nuances of...

Focus Philosophical Library's edition of Plato's Republic is an English translation of one of the most intellectually important works in Western philosophy and political theory. It includes an extensive introduction, an extensive afterword titled "Imitation" by John White, a chapter-by-chapter outline of principal speakers and a summary of the content, Stephanus numbers, boldface type to indicate the entrance of a...