Author: Plato -.

One of the greatest works of philosophy, political theory, and literature ever produced, Plato’s Republic has shaped Western thought for thousands of years, and remains as relevant today as when it w …

The Republic is one of Plato’s most widely read Socratic dialogue. The text is a discussion between Socrates-as the central speaker-and a group of Athenian citizens. Through The Republic, Plato devel …

Set in ancient Athens, Symposium follows a group of philosophers attending a banquet and indulging in banter, squaring off in a friendly battle of speeches. Plato included Socrates as one of the char …