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Considerably Profound yet Easy to ReadThe philosophies of Socrates and Plato have transcended generations for thousands of years and are still considered the foundation of all modern philosophy. Although the authenticity of even the existence of Socrates is not entirely clear, the dialogs presented by Plato offer a powerful illustration of reason and wisdom presented in an easily read format.
Socrates has a remarkable wit and sense about his demeanor; admitting full ignorance yet displaying true wisdom in his manner of questioning. The first dialog with Euthyphro exemplifies the power of clarity and simplification by how quickly Socrates is able to identify contradictory statements in Euthyphro's reasoning merely by asking questions. It is immediately obvious how profound this dialog is shown by Socrates' ability to quickly discover either truth or ignorance, and his intention will give pause to any reader.
The Apology and the dialogs with Crito and Meno all further define Socrates' thoughts on life and character encircled around his trial, conviction, and eventual death; each dialog as profound as the next. The concluding dialog with Phaedo is a discussion of Socrates' views on the afterlife, which includes a powerful rationale for his beliefs. If you seek to explore ideas regarding life and death, this dialog is essential reading.
This book is short and easily read yet contains considerable thought provoking material. Among the abundance of books available on philosophy, the Five Dialogs should be among the first for anyone with an interest in the matter.
Plato - say no more.Much more engaging and readable than the 'Republic'. 'R' is good, but this, for me, is better. It's fliud, it's even humourous at times and the whole Socratic Dialogue can really be felt in its full glory(well - that's what the title says, duh)
A must read if you're remotely interested in Socrates, ancient literature or just simply undecided where to start with philosophy.
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Loved itUsed this book for my Philosophy 101 class. I thought it would be boring and hard to get through but I was wrong. I found myself reading and re-reading it. It realy makes you think and even has some humor. It does take a bit to get used to the writing style, but not long. Yo will be glad you read it.
Product DescriptionThe second edition of Five Dialogues presents G. M. A. Grube's distinguished translations, as revised by John Cooper for Plato, Complete Works. A number of new or expanded footnotes are also included along with an updated bibliography.
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