Plato

Plato, the renowned philosopher from ancient Athens, was born around 427 BCE and is often hailed as one of the foundational figures of Western philosophy. A student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle, Plato's works explore a wide range of topics, including ethics, politics, and knowledge. His dialogues, characterized by lively conversations and profound insights, invite readers to ponder life's most significant questions. Through his famous allegory of the cave and the concept of ideal forms, Plato challenged his contemporaries to think deeply about reality and our place within it.

In addition to his philosophical contributions, Plato founded the Academy in Athens, one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in the Western world. His influence extends far beyond his lifetime, shaping the thoughts of countless philosophers, theologians, and writers throughout history. If you're curious about the intricate ideas and timeless wisdom of Plato, take a moment to explore his works in this app. You'll find a treasure trove of philosophical inquiry that continues to resonate today.

Timaeus

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.7
"Our intention is, that Timaeus, who is the most of an astronomer amongst us, and has made the nature of the universe his special study…

Phaedo

Read by Bob Neufeld 4.8
Plato's Phaedo is one of the great dialogues of his middle period, along with the Republic and the Symposium. The Phaedo, which depicts the …

Meno

Read by Chiquito Crasto 4.6
Meno (Ancient Greek: Μένων) is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato. Written in the Socratic dialectic style, it attempts to determine the d…

Protagoras

Read by Kevin Johnson 4.7
Jowett, in his always informative introduction, sees this dialogue as transitional between the early and middle dialogues. Socrates meets wi…

Apology of Socrates

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The Apology of Socrates is Plato's version of the speech given by Socrates as he unsuccessfully defended himself in 399 BC against the charg…

The Republic (version 2)

Read by Bob Neufeld 4.8
The Republic is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato around 380 BC concerning the definition of justice and the order and character of the j…

Euthyphro

Read by Andrew Miller 4.4
Awaiting his trial on charges of impiety and heresy, Socrates encounters Euthyphro, a self-proclaimed authority on matters of piety and the …

Critias

Read by Kevin Johnson 4.5
This is an incomplete dialogue from the late period of Plato's life. Plato most likely created it after Republic and it contains the famous …

Alcibiades I

Read by Kevin Johnson 4.7
As Jowett relates in his brilliant introduction, 95% of Plato's writing is certain and his reputation rests soundly on this foundation. The …

Apology of Socrates (version 2)

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.6
The Apology is Plato's version of the speech given by Socrates as he defended himself in 399 BC[2] against the charges of "corrupting t…

The Symposium

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4.4
The Symposium (Ancient Greek: Συμπόσιον) is a philosophical book written by Plato sometime after 385 BCE. On one level the book deals with t…

Gorgias

Read by Kevin Johnson 4.6
This dialogue brings Socrates face to face with the famous sophist Gorgias and his followers. It is a work likely completed around the time …

Cratylus

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4.7
Cratylus is a philosophical dialogue by Plato that delves into the nature of language and its relationship to reality. Through a conversatio…

Parmenides

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4.6
Parmenides is a philosophical dialogue by Plato that captures a pivotal meeting between Socrates, Zeno, and the enigmatic thinker Parmenides…

Phaedrus

Read by Martin Geeson 4.3
“For there is no light of justice or temperance, or any of the higher ideas which are precious to souls, in the earthly copies of them: they…

The Republic

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
The Republic is a Socratic dialogue by Plato, written in approximately 380 BC. It is one of the most influential works of philosophy and pol…

Ion

Read by Simon-Peter Zak 4.3
Ion is a thought-provoking dialogue by Plato that delves into the nature of art, inspiration, and the role of the artist. Set in ancient Gre…

Theaetetus

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4.3
Theaetetus is a profound dialogue by Plato that delves into the nature of knowledge and perception. Through a conversation between Socrates …

The Apology of Socrates (version 3)

Read by Fr. Richard Zeile of Detroit 4.6
Plato's account of Socrates' defense at his trial for "corrupting the youth" is a classic summation of his teacher's life and miss…

Lesser Hippias

Read by Kevin Johnson 4.7
This work may not be by Plato, or his entirely, but Jowett has offered his sublime translation, and seems to lean towards including it in th…

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