{"product_id":"lysis-plato-9781806292783","title":"Lysis: A Philosophical Inquiry into Friendship - What Does It Mean to Truly Love Another? (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"What if friendship was the purest form of love?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLysis\u003c\/em\u003e, Plato turns his attention to the delicate fabric of friendship-the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual ties that bind us to one another. Set in a wrestling school in Athens, the dialogue features Socrates in discussion with two boys, Lysis and Menexenus. Playful at first, the conversation gradually deepens, probing the nature of friendship and asking whether it arises from mutual goodness, shared need, or simply admiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs friendship a reflection of self-love? Is it something we seek in others because of our deficiencies-or our virtues? And why is it that those closest to us often remain the most mysterious?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern translation retains the sweetness, humor, and nuance of Plato's original, while making his ideas about relationships, human connection, and love accessible to today's reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Heartfelt Exploration of Friendship\u003c\/strong\u003e - Discover one of the earliest and most thoughtful examinations of what it means to truly care for another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocratic Questioning in its Gentlest Form\u003c\/strong\u003e - Watch how Socrates leads a tender inquiry without harshness, letting curiosity guide the heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Questions About Love and Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e - Explore whether friendship comes from likeness, difference, or a deeper spiritual resonance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Accessible, Modernized Dialogue\u003c\/strong\u003e - Perfect for readers interested in philosophy, psychology, and the art of human bonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Philosophical Classic for the Soulful Seeker\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eLysis\u003c\/em\u003e invites you to reflect not only on the friends you have, but the kind of friend you are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers yearning for meaningful dialogue about love beyond romance, \u003cem\u003eLysis\u003c\/em\u003e offers a gentle but profound conversation that echoes across centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Plato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806292785\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806292783\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Plato","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241940267263,"sku":"9781806292783","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f79d352b-6295-4fec-993a-3970283fd272.jpg?v=1772656682","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lysis-plato-9781806292783","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}