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The Ancient Wisdom Collection (Vol. 6): The Republic, Symposium, Apology & Ion - Plato's Dialogues on Justice, Love and Inspiration (Deluxe Hardbound
Hardcover
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 400
ISBN13: 9781806293773
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Jul 1 2025
Pages: 680
Weight: 2.18
Height: 1.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What if the answers to justice, love, and the source of human creativity were hidden in ancient conversation?
The Ancient Wisdom Collection (Vol. 6) brings together four of Plato's most celebrated dialogues in a modernized and engaging translation that makes his timeless wisdom clear and impactful for today's reader. These foundational texts go beyond intellectual exploration-they offer a vision of the good life, the ideal society, and the mystery of the soul.
What You'll Discover Inside:
- The Republic - Plato's masterpiece on justice, the soul, education, and the ideal state. A visionary guide to morality, truth, and how to construct a society rooted in virtue and wisdom.
- Symposium - A poetic and philosophical conversation on the nature of love, desire, and beauty-featuring one of the most memorable speeches in all of ancient literature.
- Apology - Socrates' powerful defense at his trial, where he stands firm in his commitment to truth, wisdom, and philosophical inquiry. A stirring testament to intellectual courage.
- Ion - A short yet profound dialogue on inspiration and the divine madness of artists, poets, and performers-raising questions about the nature of creativity and talent.
Each dialogue in this volume reveals a different facet of Plato's vision: political, personal, emotional, and metaphysical. Together, they offer not just philosophical reflection but a path to a more examined and meaningful life.
Step into the classical world and discover why these dialogues still define what it means to seek truth, love deeply, and speak wisely.
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