by Benjamin Jowett (Translator), Plato (Author)
These Socratic dialogues follow the infamous philosopher, skeptic, and gadfly Socrates during the final days before his execution for impiety and the corruption of the youth of Athens. Meno recounts his argument about virtue and knowledge with a fellow philosopher. Euthyphro records his debate about virtue and piety with a priest. The Apology documents his defense of the Socratic method and skepticism to a jury. And Crito recalls his discussion of justice with a friend.
Author Biography
Plato was the most influential philosopher in the Western world. His early Socratic dialogues demonstrate the dialectical method of his mentor, the infamous Socrates, while his later works advanced startling theories about justice, metaphysics, and the nature of knowledge itself. He also founded the first institution of higher learning, the Academy, where he taught the equally impressive intellectual Aristotle.