“plato”

Two important dialogues offer crucial insights into mystical and aesthetic aspects of Platonic doctrine. "Symposium" attempts to find the ultimate manifestation of the love that controls the world, leading to mystic union with eternal and supercosmic beauty. "Phaedrus" discusses the psychology of lo... More

Famous philosophical treatise of the 4th century BC concerns itself chiefly with the idea of justice, as well as such Platonic theories as that of ideas, the criticism of poetry, and the philosopher's role. Source of the famous cave myth and prototype for other imaginary commonwealths, including tho... More

Plato remains, to this day, one the most brilliant writers of philosophy and literature.... More

Plato remains, to this day, one of the most brilliant writers of philosophy and literature.... More

Plato remains, to this day, one of the most brilliant writers of philosophy and literature.... More