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Statesman and Laws

Translated by Benjamin Jowett

2023 || Paperback || Plato || The Greek School

"Statesman" is a dialogue written by Plato in which a group of men discuss the nature of political leadership and the qualities required to be a successful statesman. The conversation is guided by an unnamed Stranger, who leads the group through a series of questions and hypothetical scenarios. Through this dialogue, Plato explores the complex relationship between the ruler and the ruled, and argues that the ideal statesman must possess both practical wisdom and knowledge of the Forms.

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Timaeus and Critias

2023 || Paperback || Plato || The Greek School Publishing House

"Timaeus" and "Critias" are two dialogues written by Plato in the 4th century BC. They are part of his tetralogy of works on the nature of reality, which also includes the "Republic" and the "Sophist."

In "Timaeus," Socrates and his friends discuss the nature of the universe and the role of the gods in its creation. The dialogue centers around the speech of Timaeus, a Pythagorean philosopher, who presents a cosmology based on mathematical principles. According to Timaeus, the universe is a li...

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De ideale staat / Druk 18

Politeia

2023 || Paperback || Plato || Athenaeum

Plato’s filosofie heeft alle eeuwen overleefd. Zijn grootste werk staat als een monument overeind. Maakt misdaad gelukkig? Is democratie de beste staatsvorm? Plato stelt: leven is een vak dat onderwezen kan worden. Politieke macht komt alleen toe aan wie dat onderwijs met succes hebben gevolgd.

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Ion and Phaedo

2023 || Paperback || Plato || The Greek School Publishing House

"Ion" and "Phaedo" are two dialogues written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato.

Ion is a short dialogue that explores the nature of poetic inspiration. The main character, Ion, is a rhapsode who performs Homer's epic poems. Socrates questions Ion about the source of his inspiration and argues that it comes not from knowledge or skill, but from divine possession. Socrates also argues that Ion's expertise is limited to reciting Homer and that he has no real knowledge of other subjects.

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Symposium and Apology

2023 || Paperback || Plato || The Greek School Publishing House

"Symposium" is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato around 385–370 BC. The dialogue is set at a dinner party, where a group of Athenians, including the philosopher Socrates, gather to discuss the nature of love, or eros. Each guest takes turns delivering a speech on the subject, with their own unique perspective and interpretation. The speeches range from comedic to serious, and cover a variety of topics, including the nature of beauty, the relationship between love and the divine, and...

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THE REPUBLIC

2023 || Paperback || Plato || The Greek School Publishing House

"The Republic" is a philosophical work written by Plato, one of the most important and influential thinkers in Western philosophy. The book is a dialogue between Socrates and several other Athenians, in which they discuss the nature of justice, the ideal society, and the human soul.

In the book, Socrates argues that justice is not only desirable for its own sake but is also necessary for a well-functioning society. He proposes that the ideal society would be one in which individuals are assig...

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Sophist

2023 || Paperback || Plato || The Greek School Publishing House

"Sophist" is a dialogue written by Plato in the 4th century BC. It is part of his tetralogy of works on the nature of reality, which also includes the "Republic," the "Timaeus," and the "Critias."

The dialogue centers around the nature of the sophist, a type of professional educator who was skilled in the art of rhetoric and persuasion. Socrates engages in a discussion with several other interlocutors, including a visitor from Elea named Theaetetus and a group of sophists, who claim to be exp...