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Socrates's final defence and statements before and as he is condemned to death, written by Plato.

One of the most famous works of western civilization, The Apology is Plato's account of the trial of Socrates.

The Apology of Socrates is one of the earliest existing documents of Greek philosophy - everything earlier was lost and is known only through quoted fragments in later works, like those of Plato himself.

The great philosopher and teacher Plato is remembered today for his powerful writings.

Classics of Western Philosophy is a collection of major philosophical works of the Western World. This chronological anthology features key excerpts from ancient, medieval, & modern philosophers.

Classics of Western Philosophy: Volume 3 is an audio collection of essential works from across the wide spectrum of western thought.

The Dialogues of Plato (427-347 B.C.) rank with the writings of Aristotle as the most important and influential philosophical works in Western thought.

Plato recorded the final days of his mentor, Socrates, who was tried and condemned in Athens in 399 B.C....

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The Republic is an influential work of philosophy and political theory by the Greek philosopher Plato, written in approximately 360 BC.

These four dialogues present the trial, the imprisonment, and the execution of Socrates who his friend Phaedo said was “the wisest, best, and most righteous person I have ever known.”

Gorgias of Leontini, who teaches rhetoric, is in Athens, to instruct potential leaders in politics and business. A group has gathered at Callicles' house where Socrates questions him in his usual way.

Socrates questions the great orator Hippias about what makes a speech beautiful. Hippias answers with examples of beautiful things, but Socrates insists on a definition of beauty itself.

Socrates questions Ion, an actor, about his ability to interpret the poetry of Homer. In the Meno, the topic is whether goodness can be taught. Both dialogues provide more questions than answers.

Phaedrus treats the nature of love, mythical visions of human nature and destiny, and the essence of beauty. It ends with a penetrating discussion of speaking, writing, and the love of wisdom.

Plato was wrote in the dialogue form as a means of challenging his students to think deeply about fundamental questions. What is justice and how can it be manifested individuals and in human society?

The dramatic nature of Plato's dialogues is delightfully evident in the Symposium. The marriage between character and thought bursts forth as the guests gather at Agathon's house and talk about love.

In The Republic, Plato tackles the big issues of the state and the individual: how the state should be ruled, and by whom; and the way the individual should lead his life - and why...

In this monumental work of moral and political philosophy, Plato sought to answer some of the world’s most formidable questions, such as: What does it mean to be good?

Plato's most popular dialogue, The Republic, argues for social justice by subjecting the individual to complete state control.

Behold! Human beings living in an underground den. Like ourselves, they see only their own shadows...

In Symposium, a group of Athenian aristocrats attend a party held by Agathon to celebrate his victory in the drama festival of the Dionysia.

The Trial and the Death of Socrates remains a powerful document...