Publisher's Synopsis
Embark on an unparalleled journey through the mind of Plato, one of history's most influential philosophers. This comprehensive collection, divided into four distinct volumes, provides a sweeping overview of Platonic thought. From the probing questions of Socrates to the idealistic visions of Plato's later works, each volume opens new insights into ethics, politics, metaphysics, and more. Together, they form a monumental testament to human reason and wisdom. Whether you are an established scholar or a curious newcomer to philosophy, this collection offers an essential exploration of the ideas that have shaped Western thought.
The Socratic Dialogues: The Early Dialogues of Plato (Volume 1)
- Apology
- Laches, or Courage
- Charmides, or Temperance
- Lysis, or Friendship
- Euthyphro
- Ion
- Crito
- Euthydemus
- Gorgias
- Protagoras
The Platonist Dialogues: The Transitional Dialogues of Plato (Volume 2)
- Meno
- Cratylus
- Phaedo
- Symposium
- Republic
- Phaedrus
The Cosmological Dialogues: The Late Dialogues of Plato (Volume 3)
- Parmenides
- Theaetetus
- Sophist
- Statesman
- Timaeus
- Philebus
- Laws
- Critias
The Apocryphal Dialogues: The Disputed Dialogues of Plato (Volume 4)
- Alcibiades I
- Alcibiades II
- Lesser Hippias
- Greater Hippias
- Eryxias
- Menexenus
- The Epinomis, or the Philosopher
- Theages
- Erastai, or Lovers
- Hipparchus
- Minos
- Clitopho
- Epistles / Seventh Letter
