Neil Schroeder
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Plato’s Crito (EN)
– Plato: After Socrates is sentenced to death by the Athenian court, his friend Crito comes to the prison to help him escape and go to another country. Socrates responds by saying that he would accept Crito’s offer only if he can be convinced that it is right a
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Plato’s Gorgias (EN)
– Plato: Gorgias of Leontini, a famous teacher of rhetoric, has come to Athens to recruit students, promising to teach them how to become leaders in politics and business. A group has gathered at Callicles’ house to hear Gorgias demonstrate the power of his art.
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Plato’s Phaedo (EN)
– Plato: Socrates is in prison, sentenced to die when the sun sets. In this final conversation, he asks what will become of him once he drinks the poison prescribed for his execution. Socrates and his friends examine several arguments designed to prove that the
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Plato’s Republic (EN)
– Plato: The “Republic” poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? What form of education provides the best leaders for a good republic? What are
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Plato’s Symposium (EN)
– Plato: The dramatic nature of Plato’s dialogues is delightfully evident in the “Symposium. ” The marriage between character and thought bursts forth as the guests gather at Agathon’s house to celebrate the success of his first tragedy. With wit and insight,