description: The Republic and other great dialogues by the immortal Greek philosopher Plato, masterpieces that form part of the most important single body of writing in the history of philosophy, are here translated in a modern version. Beauty, Love, Immortality, Knowledge, and Justice are discussed in these dialogues which magnificently express the glowing spirit of Platonic philosophy.This paperbound volume, containing more dialogues than any other inexpensive edition, was translated by W.H.D. Rouse, one of the world's most outstanding classical scholars and the translator of Homer's The Oddyssey and The Iliad.
language: English
title: Great Dialogues of Plato
titlecomplete: Great Dialogues of Plato
characters: Socrates (philosopher)
genres: Classics, Historical, History, Philosophy, Collections, Ancient, Classic Literature, Literature, Nonfiction, Politics
ratings_count: 2465
places: Greece
publisher: Signet