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Plato
The Republic , Plato’s masterwork, was first enjoyed 2,400 years ago and remains one of the most widely-read books in the world: as a foundational work of Western philosophy, and…
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Phaedrus takes the form of a dialogue between Socrates and Phaedrus and its ostensible subject is love, especially homoerotic love. This translation is accompanied by an introduction and notes that…
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In this text Plato uses a dinner party as a scene for a series of speeches by the guests. From these there emerges a complete and complex philosophy of love…
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Timaeus is one of Plato's dialogues, mostly in the form of long monologues given by Critias and Timaeus, written c. 360 BC. The work puts forward reasoning on the possible…
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Professor of Philosophy Jessica Moss
Plato's Epistemology: Being and Seeming presents an original interpretation of one of the central topics in Plato's work: epistemology. Jessica Moss argues that Plato's epistemology is radically different from our…
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A rendition of Plato’s classic work of political thought.
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Presents an account of Socrates’ trial and death (399 BC). This title develops the Socratic belief in responsibility for one’s self and shows Socrates living and dying under his philosophy…
This essential reference text on the life, thought and writings of Plato uses over 160 short, accessible articles to cover a complete range of topics for both the first-time student…
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The trial and condemnation of Socrates for heresy and corrupting young minds is a defining moment in the history of Classical Athens. In tracing these events through four dialogues, Plato…
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Are high moral standards essential or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates successfully? Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias…
A complete translation of Plato’s classic work, supplemented with well-chosen notes and glossary of important terms.
Euthyphro, by Plato, is a Socratic dialogue whose events occur in the weeks before the trial of Socrates (399 BC), between Socrates and Euthyphro. The dialogue covers subjects such as…
Scott Soames
How philosophy transformed human knowledge and the world we live in
Philosophical investigation is the root of all human knowledge. Developing new concepts, reinterpreting old truths, and reconceptualizing fundamental questions…
Alain Badiou
Alain Badiou's 1983-1984 lecture series focuses on the philosophical concept of oneness in the works of Descartes, Plato, and Kant-a crucial foil for his signature metaphysical concept, the multiple.
Robin Waterfield (Independent scholar and Translator)
This book, the first ever biography of the father of philosophy, tracks Plato’s life from his childhood in war-torn Athens at the end of the fifth century BCE to his…
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The Symposium is a philosophical text by Plato, dated c. 385-370 BC. It depicts a friendly contest of extemporaneous speeches given by a group of notable men attending a banquet…
Gorgias is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato around 380 BC. The dialogue depicts a conversation between Socrates and a small group of sophists (and other guests) at a dinner…
The Phaedrus, written by Plato, is a dialogue between Socrates, and Phaedrus, an interlocutor in several dialogues. The Phaedrus was presumably composed around 370 BCE, about the same time as…
Gorgias is not just a cornerstone of Western philosophy; it is a testament to the enduring quest for moral truth and the complexities of human nature.
George Grote
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Carol Atack
Chronicles Plato's thought through the lens of his turbulent life.
Constance Meinwald (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA),Constance Meinwald
Essential reading for students of ancient philosophy and Classics, Plato is an ideal introduction to arguably the greatest of all Western philosophers.
Plato Pathrose
Immerse yourself in the evolving world of automotive technology with ADAS and Automated Driving - Systems Engineering. Explore advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving, revealing the automotive industry's…
Nicolae Sfetcu
Plato drew on the philosophical work of some of his predecessors, especially Socrates, but also Parmenides, Heraclitus, and Pythagoras, to develop his own philosophy, which explores most important fields, including…
William H. F. Altman
In this book, William H. F. Altman turns to Demosthenes-universally regarded as Plato's student in antiquity-and Plato's other Athenian students in order to add external and historical evidence for Plato's…
J Hobs
Embark on a concise yet profound journey through the timeless wisdom of Plato with "Wisdom Unveiled." This short exploration guides readers through key dialogues, unraveling the enduring relevance of Plato's…
Christopher W. Tindale
Studies Plato's approach to argumentation, exploring his role as logician, rhetorician, and dialectician in a way that sees these three aspects working together.
Augustinus Miri
Plato's Eros is an aspirational reading of Plato's Symposium. This thoughtful book examines the nature of consciousness and philosophy and explains the deeper meaning of Plato's concept of Eros. With…
This Critical Guide offers detailed analysis of all parts of Plato's Gorgias, together with diverse perspectives on its advocacy of a philosophical, just life as against a life of rhetoric…
Seth Benardete
An insightful commentary on Plato's Laws, his complex final work.
The Laws was Plato's last work, his longest, and one of his most difficult. In contrast to the Republic, which…
J D Ponce
This exciting essay focuses on the explanation and analysis of Plato's The Republic, one the most influential works in history and whose understanding, due to its complexity and depth, escapes…
Rod Jenks
In Plato on the Unity of the Virtues, Rod Jenks argues that while Plato makes several attempts to show how virtue is one, he deliberately fails to secure this because…
George Myerson
Potone lives in Athens with her mum, her stepdad and her incredibly annoying brother, Plato. The city is at war with the ferocious Spartans. When Potone is not arguing with…
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Professor Bernard Williams
'One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors' Plato An intriguing introduction to the philosopher widely acknowledged as…
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…
In the course of a lively drinking party, a group of Athenian intellectuals exchange views on eros, or desire. From their conversation emerge a series of subtle reflections on gender…
The Republic by Plato is a timeless philosophical masterpiece exploring justice, morality, and the ideal society. Through Socratic dialogues, it delves into governance, education, and the nature of reality, challenging…
Timaeus, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation…
In the Laws, Plato describes in fascinating detail a comprehensive system of legislation in a small agricultural utopia he named Magnesia.
This translation of the Greek text of R.G. Bury is arranged with the Greek and English on facing pages and printed on fine paper with a cloth binding, and illustrated…
Much of traditional Western thought began in Antiquity, flowing from the Platonic dialogues, The Republic being the most significant. Plato expresses the political, ethical and societal framework for the nature…
Plato, Benjamin Jowett
In the Republic, Socrates discusses the meaning of justice and whether the just man is happier than the unjust man with various Athenians and foreigners. He considers the natures of…
An exploration of one of the most fundamental human questions: how to lead a good life. Taking the form of a discussion between the hedonist Philebus, his naive disciple, Protarchus…
The second volume of a three-volume edition presenting the first complete translation of Proclus' commentary on Plato's Republic - the only sustained treatment of the dialogue to survive from antiquity…
Carolina Araujo
In this pathbreaking interpretation of Plato's foundational text of political philosophy, Carolina Araujo reveals how the Republic remains ripe for an interpretation grounded in notions of cooperation, flourishing and justice…
An examination of Leo Strauss's 1948 notebook and other writings on the Euthyphro, Plato's dialogue on piety, using close analysis and line-by-line commentary.
