by Plato
First published 1956
In ancient Athens, the brilliant philosopher Socrates engages in a lively debate with the renowned sophist Protagoras. As they grapple with the question of what makes a person truly good, their intellectual sparring grows increasingly intense. Meanwhile, the young aristocrat Meno seeks Socrates' wisdom on the same matter, leading to a humbling lesson in the limits of human knowledge. Through these captivating dialogues, Plato explores the timeless tension between reason and sophistry.
Genres: classics, philosophy, ancient, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: intellectual-discourse, philosophical-debate
Setting: Athens
Period: ancient
168 pages · Hardcover · Cornell University Press