<div><B>Plato&rsquo;s most famous work and the bedrock of Western philosophy</B><BR /><BR /> Written in the form of a Socratic dialogue, <I>The Republic </I>is an investigation into the nature of an ideal society. In this far-reaching and profoundly influential treatise, Plato explores the concept of justice, the connection between politics and psychology, the difference between words and what they represent, and the roles of art and education, among many other topics. A towering achievement of philosophical insight, <I>The Republic</I> is as relevant to readers today as it was to the citizens of ancient Athens.<BR />  <BR /> This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.<BR /><BR /></div>

The Republic

<div><B>Socrates defends himself in court in this resounding speech, recounted firsthand by one of history&rsquo;s greatest philosophers.</B><BR />  <BR /> Plato&rsquo;s <I>Apology </I>is an account of the speech Socrates makes at the Athenian trial in which he is charged with not accepting the gods recognized by the state, inventing new deities, and corrupting the youth of Athens. Recounted by Plato, Socrates&rsquo;s speech is a rousing examination of integrity, wisdom, and the role of a philosopher. It is filled with wit, intelligence, and lessons that remain relevant today.</div>

Apology

<div><B>A fascinating discussion on sex, gender, and human instincts by one of history&rsquo;s greatest philosophers.</B><BR />  <BR /> In the course of a lively drinking party, a group of Athenian intellectuals exchange views on desire. From their conversation emerges a series of subtle reflections on gender roles, sex in society, and basic human instincts. The debate precedes one great after another: Agathon, Aristodemus, Eryximachus, Pausanias, Aristophanes, and Socrates&mdash;all describing love in many possible permutations and combinations. The dialogue culminates in a radical challenge to conventional views by Plato&rsquo;s mentor, Socrates, who advocates transcendence through spiritual love. <I>The Symposium</I> is a deft interweaving of different viewpoints and ideas about the nature of love.</div>

Symposium

<div><B>Three Socratic dialogues by the ancient Greek philosopher who established the foundations of Western thought.</B><BR />  <BR /><I>Apology</I>: In this classic text, Plato recounts the trial of his mentor Socrates, who stands accused of rejecting the gods and corrupting the youth of Athens. As recounted by Plato, Socrates defends himself with a profound examination of integrity, citizenship, the nature of truth, and the role of a philosopher.<BR />  <BR /><I>Symposium</I>: Here Plato depicts a group of Athenian intellectuals discussing the nature of desire. One after another, Agathon, Aristodemus, Eryximachus, Pausanias, and Aristophanes share their perspectives on gender, love, sexuality, and human instincts. The dialogue culminates in the radical views of Socrates, who advocates transcendence through spiritual worship.<BR />  <BR /><I>The Republic</I>: Plato&rsquo;s magnum opus is a wide-ranging and deeply influential meditation on society as a whole. Plato explores the concept of justice, the connection between politics and psychology, the difference between words and what they represent, and the roles of art and education, among many other topics.</div>

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