Plato's brilliant dialogues, written in the fourth century B.C., rank among Western civilization's most important philosophical works. Presented as a series of probing conversations between Socrates and his students and fellow citizens, they form a magnificent dialectical quest that examines enduring political, ethical, metaphysical, and epistemological issues.
Here, in one inexpensive edition, are six of Plato's remarkable and revelatory dialogues, each translated by distinguished classical scholar Benjamin Jowett. Apology defends the integrity of Socrates' teachings. Crito...

These dialogues by Plato have been translated from the original Greek by the scholar and classicist Benjamin Jowett, whose translations are known for their elegance and accuracy.

One of the leading scholars and academic administrators of his time, Benjamin Jowett (1817 1893) was Master of Balliol College as well as Regius Professor of Greek and, for a time, vice-chancellor at Oxford University. Along with his achievements in the area of academic reform, Jowett is remembered for this four-volume translation of Plato's dialogues. Characterising Plato as the 'father of idealism', Jowett reminds readers that while 'he may be illustrated by the writings of moderns he must be interpreted by his own, and by his place in the history of philosophy'. In this first volume, he...

One of the leading scholars and academic administrators of his time, Benjamin Jowett (1817 1893) was Master of Balliol College as well as Regius Professor of Greek and, for a time, vice-chancellor at Oxford University. Along with his achievements in the area of academic reform, Jowett is remembered for this four-volume translation of Plato's dialogues. Characterising Plato as the 'father of idealism', Jowett reminds readers that while 'he may be illustrated by the writings of moderns he must be interpreted by his own, and by his place in the history of philosophy'. This second volume consists...

One of the leading scholars and academic administrators of his time, Benjamin Jowett (1817 1893) was Master of Balliol College as well as Regius Professor of Greek and, for a time, vice-chancellor at Oxford University. Along with his achievements in the area of academic reform, Jowett is remembered for this four-volume translation of Plato's dialogues. Characterising Plato as the 'father of idealism', Jowett reminds readers that while 'he may be illustrated by the writings of moderns he must be interpreted by his own, and by his place in the history of philosophy'. In this third volume, he...

One of the leading scholars and academic administrators of his time, Benjamin Jowett (1817 1893) was Master of Balliol College as well as Regius Professor of Greek and, for a time, vice-chancellor at Oxford University. Along with his achievements in the area of academic reform, Jowett is remembered for this four-volume translation of Plato's dialogues. Characterising Plato as the 'father of idealism', Jowett reminds readers that while 'he may be illustrated by the writings of moderns he must be interpreted by his own, and by his place in the history of philosophy'. In this final volume,...

The symposium concerns the genesis, purpose and nature of love. Love is examined by men attending a symposium. Each man must deliver a speech in praise of Love (Eros). The dialogue has been used as a source by social historians seeking to throw light on life in ancient Athens, in particular upon sexual behavior.