'I'll stop doing it as soon as I understand what I'm doing.' Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy, Socrates' Defence details the final plea of Plato's beloved mentor. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Plato (474 BC-347 BC). Plato's works available in Penguin Classics are Republic, The Last Days of Socrates, The Laws, Phaedrus, Protagoras and Meno, Timaeus and Critias, Theaetetus, Early Socratic Dialogues, The Symposium and Gorgias.
Plato
Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher and the founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. His most notable works include "The Republic," "Symposium," and "Phaedo." Plato's dialogues are written in the form of conversations between Socrates and other characters, exploring themes such as ethics, politics, and metaphysics.
Plato's influence on literature is profound, as his philosophical ideas have inspired countless writers and thinkers throughout history. His most famous work, "The Republic," is a seminal text in political philosophy and has had a lasting impact on the genre. Plato's literary style is characterized by its use of dialogue, dialectic, and allegory, making his works both engaging and thought-provoking.
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