Plato
Plato, born Aristocles, was an ancient Greek philosopher of the Classical period who is considered a foundational thinker in Western philosophy and an innovator of the written dialogue and dialectic forms. He raised problems for what became all the major areas of both theoretical philosophy and practical philosophy, and was the founder of the Platonic Academy, a philosophical school in Athens where Plato taught the doctrines that would later become known as Platonism.
Laws
Three Greek men journey together and debate what laws are for, ultimately pondering the nature of courage and justice to understand what a society should be.
By Plato
Gorgias
** In a world of powerful words and persuasive voices, one man seeks the truth, igniting a fiery debate about what it truly means to live a good life.
By Plato
The Republic
Join Socrates and his companions as they debate the meaning of justice and design the ultimate society, sparking timeless questions about ethics, governance, and truth.
By Plato
Laches
In a quest to define true bravery and its role in shaping the next generation, a group of thinkers discover the depths of their own ignorance and the endless pursuit of knowledge.
By Plato
The Project Gutenberg Works of Plato: An Index
A reference guide organizes the writings of a famous philosopher, inviting readers to explore timeless ideas about justice, virtue, and the nature of existence.
By Plato
Critias
A legendary island nation's rise and fall from grace serves as a cautionary tale about power, virtue, and the wrath of the gods.
By Plato
Lysis
Amidst probing questions and youthful curiosity, a timeless quest unfolds to uncover the elusive essence of true friendship and lasting connection.
By Plato
Meno
Can virtue be taught, or is it something we already know deep down?
By Plato
The Republic of Plato
In a battle of wits, a philosopher questions everything we think we know about fairness, government, and the good life, envisioning a world ruled by wisdom.
By Plato
Parmenides
In ancient Athens, philosophical titans clash over the perplexing nature of existence, unity, and the connection between ideas and reality.
By Plato
Crito
Faced with impending death, a wise man must decide between fleeing for his life or standing firm on his unwavering moral principles.
By Plato
Euthyphro
In ancient Greece, a man facing charges seeks to understand holiness from another who is prosecuting his own father, revealing the challenges of defining morality.
By Plato
Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates
As a wise man stands trial for his beliefs, he sparks debates about justice, duty, and whether there's life after death.
By Plato
Philebus
In a battle of ideas, characters debate the true meaning of a good life, questioning if happiness or knowledge reigns supreme.
By Plato
Symposium
At a lively gathering, prominent thinkers debate the meaning of love, uncovering its power to inspire virtue and connect souls.
By Plato
Phaedrus
Two men debate the merits of love and persuasive speaking, questioning if surface-level arguments can reveal true understanding.
By Plato
Apology
A philosopher bravely confronts accusations of impiety and corrupting the youth, choosing truth and moral integrity over his own life.
By Plato
Theaetetus
A wounded mathematician is guided by a wise philosopher in a quest to understand knowledge, uncovering tough questions about perception, truth, and the limits of human understanding.
By Plato
Ion
A skilled reciter of ancient poems is challenged to explain if his talent comes from knowledge or a mysterious power beyond himself.
By Plato
The Republic
In ancient Greece, thinkers debate the meaning of justice, wrestling with power, morality, and the very foundation of an ideal society.
By Plato