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.

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 Symposium (version 2) (dramatic reading)

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In one of Plato's more accessible works, Apollodorus tells a friend about a drinking party (or symposium) attended by many of intellectuals …

Philebus

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4.5
Philebus is a philosophical dialogue by Plato that delves into the nature of pleasure and wisdom, exploring their roles in the good life. Se…

Euthydemus

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4.5
Euthydemus is a thought-provoking dialogue by Plato that delves into the art of argumentation and the nature of wisdom. In this engaging exc…

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…

Menexenus

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4.6
Menexenus is a thought-provoking dialogue by Plato that explores themes of memory, rhetoric, and the nature of civic duty. In this work, Soc…

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…

Lysis

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4.2
Lysis is a philosophical dialogue by Plato that delves into the nature of friendship and love, exploring the complex relationships between i…

Eryxias

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4.4
Eryxias is a philosophical dialogue that delves into the nature of wealth and its true value. Set against the backdrop of ancient philosophi…

Charmides

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4
Charmides is one of Plato's dialogues that delves into the concept of temperance, a key virtue in the pursuit of a good life. Set in ancient…

Apocrypha

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4.8
It is not generally agreed whether Plato was the author of any of these books. I. Hippias Major (or Greater Hippias)II. Second Alcibiades (…

Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 047

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Eighteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include philosophy and thought -- Plato, A…

Sophist

Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4
Sophist is a profound dialogue by Plato that delves into the nature of existence, exploring the concepts of being and not-being. Through a s…

Laws (version 2)

Read by Jim Locke 4
Laws (Greek: Νόμοι) is Plato's last and longest dialogue. It is generally agreed that Plato wrote this dialogue as an older man, having fail…

Apologie de Socrate

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« Je ne sais, Athéniens, quelle impression mes accusateurs ont faite sur vous. Pour moi, en les entendant, peu s’en est fallu q…

Critón o el deber

Read by Tux 4.5
Diálogo entre Sócrates y Critón, horas antes de la ejecución del filósofo, en que se trata del deber. Su…

Eutifrón

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La naturaleza de la santidad, o usando el lenguaje de Platón, lo santo, ocupa el fondo del diálogo; y un supuesto encuentro de…

Apología de Sócrates

Read by FiccionNarrada 4.6
En la Apología de Sócrates se nos presenta el primer caso documentado de una acusación por un delito de opinión,…

Phaedon

Read by karampas1968 4.7
Στο Φαίδων, ο Πλάτωνας μας παρουσιάζει τις συζητήσεις που έκανε ο Σωκράτης με μαθητές του πριν πιει το κώνειο και αφορούν φιλοσοφικά, ηθικά …

Multilingual Short Works Collection 016

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This is a collection of short pieces, poetry or prose, fiction and non-fiction, in several different languages (except standard English). Al…

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