Dialogues of Plato Containing the Apology of Socrates, Crito, Phaedo and Protagoras (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163201138)

Dialogues of Plato Containing the Apology of Socrates, Crito, Phaedo and Protagoras is a collection of philosophical texts written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. The book includes four dialogues, each exploring different aspects of Socrates' life and philosophy. The Apology of Socrates is a defense of Socrates' life and teachings, delivered by him during his trial for impiety and corruption. The Crito is a conversation between Socrates and his friend Crito, discussing whether or not Socrates should escape from prison after being sentenced to death. The Phaedo is a dialogue that takes place on the day of Socrates' execution, exploring his beliefs about the immortality of the soul and the nature of death. The Protagoras is a discussion between Socrates and the famous Sophist Protagoras, exploring the nature of virtue and whether it can be taught. Overall, this book provides a fascinating insight into the philosophical ideas of one of the greatest thinkers in history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or ancient Greek culture.1899. With introductions by the translator and and a special introduction by Maurice Francis Egan. Jowett's translations of Plato's Dialogues have long been considered some of the best. Plato's Dialogues rank with the writings of Aristotle as the most important and influential philosophical works in Western thought. In Apology, he courageously defends the integrity of his teachings; in Crito, he demonstrates his respect for the law in his refusal to flee his death sentence; and in Phaedo he embraces death and discusses the immortality of the soul. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Plato
ISBN-10: 1163201138
ISBN-13: 9781163201138
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 470
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d