Plato: Complete Works

1838 pages

Published 1997 by Hackett.

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978-0-87220-349-5
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Outstanding translations by leading contemporary scholars—many commissioned especially for this volume—are presented here in the first single edition to include the entire surviving corpus of works attributed to Plato in antiquity. In his introductory essay, John Cooper explains the presentation of these works, discusses questions concerning the chronology of their composition, comments on the dialogue form in which Plato wrote, and offers guidance on approaching the reading and study of Plato's works.

Also included are concise introductions by Cooper and Hutchinson to each translation, meticulous annotation designed to serve both scholar and general reader, and a comprehensive index. This handsome volume offers fine paper and a high-quality Smyth-sewn cloth binding in a sturdy, elegant edition.

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Timeless Wisdom, Boundless Insight — Plato’s Complete Works Are a Treasure

Plato: Complete Works is a breathtaking journey through the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers. Reading his dialogues is like stepping into the heart of philosophy itself — where ideas about justice, truth, love, knowledge, and the soul are explored with unmatched depth and clarity.

The development of thought in these texts is so advanced, it’s hard to believe it’s from over two millennia ago. From The Republic to Phaedo to Symposium, Plato’s insights are still so incredibly relevant to today’s world. It’s as if the foundational questions of life, society, and existence were all laid out in these ancient pages, waiting for us to rediscover them.

For anyone who loves philosophy, especially the ancient Greeks, this collection is an essential read — a treasure trove of wisdom that continues to shape modern thought.

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Subjects

  • Philosophy
  • Metaphysics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Epistemology
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Political Philosophy