The Complete Works of Plato: Socratic, Platonist, Cosmological, and Apocryphal Dialogues

by Plato, Benjamin Jowett (Translator)

Overview

Introducing "The Complete Works of Plato," meticulously translated by the esteemed scholar, Benjamin Jowett. This comprehensive collection showcases Plato's philosophical journey, from his early Socratic Dialogues to the complex Cosmological Dialogues, and even the disputed but insightful Apocryphal Dialogues. Jowett's translation adeptly preserves Plato's idiosyncratic style and profound philosophical thought, making this intricate ancient philosophy accessible to the modern reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788793494596
Publisher:	Fili Public
Publication date:	06/27/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1184
Sales rank:	998,225
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Plato, one of the most famous philosophers in the world, lived during the Classical Period in Ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and a teacher to Aristotle, he was the founder of The Academy, the first school of higher learning in Europe. Plato is the most prominent figure in the history of Ancient Greek philosophy and the originator of the Platonist school of thought. Using dramatic elements like dialogue and humor, his form of writing was considered innovative in his time. Plato's best–known work, The Republic, is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. His other extensively read works include The Symposium, Apology, Crito, Phaedo, and The Laws.