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Plato: Euthyphro. Apology. Crito. Phaedo. Phaedrus (Loeb Classical Library) Reprint of 1904 edition

Greek Edition by Plato (Author), Harold North Fowler (Translator)
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Plato, the great philosopher of Athens, was born in 427 BCE. In early manhood an admirer of Socrates, he later founded the famous school of philosophy in the grove Academus. Much else recorded of his life is uncertain; that he left Athens for a time after Socrates' execution is probable; that later he went to Cyrene, Egypt, and Sicily is possible; that he was wealthy is likely; that he was critical of 'advanced' democracy is obvious. He lived to be 80 years old. Linguistic tests including those of computer science still try to establish the order of his extant philosophical dialogues, written in splendid prose and revealing Socrates' mind fused with Plato's thought.

In Laches, Charmides, and Lysis, Socrates and others discuss separate ethical conceptions. Protagoras, Ion, and Meno discuss whether righteousness can be taught. In Gorgias, Socrates is estranged from his city's thought, and his fate is impending. The Apology (not a dialogue), Crito, Euthyphro, and the unforgettable Phaedo relate the trial and death of Socrates and propound the immortality of the soul. In the famous Symposium and Phaedrus, written when Socrates was still alive, we find the origin and meaning of love. Cratylus discusses the nature of language. The great masterpiece in ten books, the Republic, concerns righteousness (and involves education, equality of the sexes, the structure of society, and abolition of slavery). Of the six so-called dialectical dialogues Euthydemus deals with philosophy; metaphysical Parmenides is about general concepts and absolute being; Theaetetus reasons about the theory of knowledge. Of its sequels, Sophist deals with not-being; Politicus with good and bad statesmanship and governments; Philebus with what is good. The Timaeus seeks the origin of the visible universe out of abstract geometrical elements. The unfinished Critias treats of lost Atlantis. Unfinished also is Plato's last work of the twelve books of Laws (Socrates is absent from it), a critical discussion of principles of law which Plato thought the Greeks might accept.

The Loeb Classical Library edition of Plato is in twelve volumes.

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    0674990404
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0674990401
  3. Edition
    Reprint of 1904 edition
  4. Publisher
    Harvard University Press
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 1999
  6. Language
    English, Greek, Ancient Greek
  7. Dimensions
    4.75 x 1 x 7 inches
  8. Print length
    608 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvard University Press; Reprint of 1904 edition (January 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English, Greek, Ancient Greek
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 608 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0674990404
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0674990401
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.75 x 1 x 7 inches
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Plato (428-348 BCE) was a philosopher and mathematician in ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle, his Academy was one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world. He is widely regarded as the father of modern philosophy.

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In my many decades of studying many subjects and philosophy, I tend to forget certain passages in some of the best philosophical books. In this case I have read many times Crito and Apology, however, I wished to recall a certain passage in Phaedo. The LOEB Classical Library books are excellent for the young and old, and especially the few of us who can still read and translate the Athenian - Ionian language from 25 centuries ago. The classic language has no equal in its precise but difficult syntax's structure which makes it perfect for expressing complex ideas in a few words. "To Lakoneein esti Philosophen" they used to say. which translates to: speak briefly as the Lakaedemonians and then you might be considered a Philosopher. (see how many more words have to be used to translate 4 words from then). What a crime it will be when this language is lost. So, I highly recommend these books even if one does not read classical Ionian language. The English translations are as precise as the literati from England can make it. Yes, they are not perfect for me and I am improving in certain portions for my sons and grandchildren.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work by the Loeb Classical
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This five Platonic dialogs can definetely offer a text pratice for reading the fastatic classical philosophy from where it gets its roots. It is meant for intermediate readers of classical greek, but with some effort, you can do it. It is worthy!!!
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Some of the greatest philosophy on the soul, citizenship, and general dialectic conversation ever written in Western Civilization.
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Plato, need I say more?
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I had previously read the middle three. The first and last were new to me. Of those two, I especially enjoyed Euthyphro.
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Israel Drazin
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the world's classics - with an important discussion on life after death
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Plato's Apology is one of the most famous books on philosophy. It contains the defense that Plato's teacher Socrates offered at his trial in Athens in 399 BCE before a jury of five hundred Athenians. He was charged with corrupting the young people of Athens with his ideas and with not believing in the gods. Socrates explained what he did, why he did it, and why he was innocent of the charges against him. In his final speech, he also discusses life after death.

Many translations were made of this classic, including the famous scholarly translation in the Loeb Classical Library. The Loeb translation is very good, but it doesn't reflect the colloquialisms of modern American English. For example, the opening sentence in Loeb reads: "How you, men of Athens, have been affected by my accusers, I do not know: but I, for my part, almost forgot my own identity, so persuasively did they talk; and yet there is hardly a word of truth in what they have said."

There are other translations, such as by Steve Kostecke, "Plato's Apology of Socrates," who breaks the opening sentence into two and adds stage directions in brackets. "What you have just experienced at the hands of my accusers - and what effect it had on you, Athenians, - I can only imagine. They spoke so persuasively that I nearly forgot who I was myself because of them, ... [Socrates sweeps his arm toward the prosecution bench.] ... and yet hardly a word of truth came out of their mouths." Nevertheless, the Loeb Classical edition is excellent, easy to read, and the Apology should be understood, since it is a classic with important ideas.

In his final speech, Socrates discusses life after death. He stresses that people should not fear death. There are two possibilities. One, that there is nothing following death; it is like a sleep without dreams, as stated in the Loeb classic: "if it is unconsciousness, like a sleep in which the sleeper does not even dream, death would be a wonderful gain." People enjoy such a sleep. After a difficult day, they look forward to having a dreamless sleep. It is not something to fear. If, on the other hand, we are transported to another world where there are true judges, this too is wonderful, for if we did our best, we have nothing to fear. "I personally should find the life there wonderful." Then he adds: "no evil can come to a man either in life or after death, and God does not neglect him" as long as he does his best.
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