by Plato
First published 2000
Dive into Plato's mind as he grapples with the nature of knowledge, the power of language, and the meaning of a life well-lived. In Protagoras, the sophist philosopher spars with Socrates over the teachability of virtue. The Symposium plumbs the depths of love and desire. Phaedrus explores the art of rhetoric and the divided soul. Apology defends Socrates' commitment to truth-seeking, even as it leads to his trial and execution. Through it all, Plato's Socratic method lays bare the limits of human understanding, pushing us to question our assumptions and strive for wisdom.
Genres: classics, philosophy, literary-fiction, historical, ancient, academic
Vibes: intimate, philosophical, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, philosophical-debate
Period: Ancient
352 pages · Paperback · Modern Library