Edited, with introduction, by Bernard Williams.

The Phaedo is acknowledged to be one of Plato's greatest masterpieces, showing him both as a philosopher and as a dramatist at the height of his powers. For its moving account of the execution of Socrates, the Phaedo ranks among the supreme literary achievements of antiquity. It is also a seminal document for many ideas deeply ingrained in western culture, and provides one of the best ...

This volume presents four Platonic dialogues on rhetoric and language in contemporary translations: the Ion , the Protagoras , the Gorgias and the Phaedrus . Introductions to each dialogue point out the major features of the dialogue and raise questions to stimulate thoughtful reading.

Provides a commentary on the Greek text of this important work and full assistance with literary, linguistic and philosophical questions.

A remarkable book, destined to become a classic in its field. In the lucidity, penetration, and rigor of its analyses of the philosophical positions with which Plato experiments in this dialogue and in its power to connect these positions with present day metaphysical and epistemological theories it has no superior.

An edition for students of Greek in universities and the upper forms of schools.

Unabridged edition.

These new translations present Plato's remarkable dramatization of the momentous events surrounding the trial of Socrates in 399 BC, on charges of irreligion and corrupting the young. The Euthyphro, Defence of Socrates, and Crito form a dramatic and thematic sequence, raising fundamental questions about the basis of moral, religious, legal, and political obligation. Plato explores these issues ..

Translated by Dorothea Frede.

A central work of one of the Western world's famous philosopher. An inquiry into morality, this work also contains arguments and insights into many other areas of philosophy. This translation is complemented by explanatory notes and a critical introduction.

Taking full extent of S.R. Slings'new Greek text of the Republic, Reeve has given us a translation at once both accurate and limpid. Loving attention to detail and deep familiarity with Plato's thought are evident on every page.

In these four dialogues Plato considers virtue and its definition. Charmides, Laches, and Lysis investigate the specific virtues of self-control, courage, and friendship; the laterMeno discusses the concept of virtue as a whole, and whether it is something that can be taught.

2nd edition.

Taking full extent of S.R. Slings' new Greek text of the Republic, Reeve has given us a translation at once both accurate and limpid. Loving attention to detail and deep familiarity with Plato's thought are evident on every page.

Library of Liberal Arts title.

Features explanations of themes, motifs, and symbols, analyses of characters and quotes, plot summaries and analysis, an exploration of historical context, and facts and potential essay topics.