The Complete Plato & Socrates Collection : The Republic, Apology, Symposium, Phaedo, Meno, Crito, Gorgias, Timaeus, The Clouds, Memorabilia, Ap
(2025)
By: Socrates

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : The Library of Alexandria, 2025
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1 online resource

ISBN/ISSN
9781806293575 MWT18682662, 1806293579 18682662
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English
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What if one man's search for truth could shape the future of civilization? The Complete Plato & Socrates Collection presents the definitive anthology of the foundational works that defined ethics, politics, logic, love, death, and the human condition for millennia to come. This modern, reader-friendly translation brings together the greatest dialogues and testimonies written by Plato, Xenophon, and Aristophanes-the men who knew Socrates and captured the power of his ideas. This anthology is a profound journey through the questions that never stop mattering, as relevant today as they were in ancient Athens. Whether you're a student of philosophy or a seeker of wisdom, this collection is your gateway into the mind that launched an intellectual revolution. What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: - The Republic - Plato's visionary blueprint for justice and the ideal society - Apology, Meno, Phaedo, Crito, Gorgias, Timaeus - Socratic dialogues on morality, courage, death, knowledge, and the cosmos - Symposium - A timeless meditation on love, beauty, and divine desire - The Clouds by Aristophanes - A comedic yet revealing satire of Socratic thought - Memorabilia & Apology by Xenophon - Historical accounts of Socrates' everyday teachings and practical virtue - Every Major Dialogue That Shaped Western Thought - Expertly adapted for contemporary readers without losing the depth or nuance of the originals With clarity, power, and philosophical precision, this collection bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern meaning. These are the dialogues that shaped the moral compass of civilization-and still challenge us to think deeply today

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