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Plato: The Complete Works: From the greatest Greek philosopher, known for The Republic, Symposium, Apology, Phaedrus, Laws, Crito, Phaedo, Timaeus, Meno, Euthyphro, Gorgias, Parmenides, Protagoras, Statesman and Critias

Comprising dialogues such as 'The Republic,' 'Symposium,' 'Apology,' 'Phaedrus,' 'Laws,' 'Crito,' 'Phaedo,' 'Timaeus,' 'Meno,' 'Euthyphro,' 'Gorgias,' 'Parmenides,' 'Protagoras,' 'Statesman,' and 'Critias,' this book presents the full range of Plato's philosophical inquiries and ideas. more

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Plato
Plato

Plato (428 BC - 348 BC) was a prominent Greek philosopher, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. He founded the Academy, which was the first institution of higher education in the Western world. Plato's philosophy, centered around the theory of Forms, emphasized the importance of reason and morality. more

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