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Trans.: Benjamin Jowett / (See also: #1497, a different edition)

In Euthyphro, Socrates is on his way to the court where he must defend himself against serious charges brought by religious and political authorities. On the way, he meets Euthyphro, an expert on religious matters, who has come to prosecute his own father. Socrates questions Euthyphros claim that religion serves as the basis for ethics.

Platos "The Republic" stands as a monumental text in Western philosophy and political theory, offering an intricate dialogue that explores the nature of justice, the ideal state, and the role of the individual within society. Written in the form of a Socratic dialogue, the work employs a rich literary style characterized by allegorical narratives, dialectical reasoning, and vivid imagery, such as the famous Allegory of the Cave. Set against the backdrop of ancient Athens, the text not only reflects the political turbulence of Platos time but also serves as a foundational inquiry into ethical governance and the quest for truth. Plato (circa 427-347 BCE), a student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle, was profoundly influenced by the political dynamics of his era, particularly the execution of Socrates, which ignited his quest for a just society. His philosophical pursuits led him to establish the Academy in Athens, a precursor to modern educational institutions, where he nurtured intellectual inquiry and dialogue. "The Republic" emerges from this context, intertwining philosophical exploration with a practical desire to reform society through reasoned governance. For anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of justice, political theory, and ethical philosophy, "The Republic" is indispensable. Its relevance transcends time, offering profound insights into contemporary issues of governance and morality. Engage with this seminal work to appreciate its enduring influence on both philosophical thought and societal structures.

Menexeno es un diálogo socrático de Platón, tradicionalmente incuido en la séptima tetralogía. Los personajes son Sócrates y Menexeno. Consiste principalmente de un largo discurso fúnebre que satiriza el pronunciado por Pericles según Tucídides, en su Historia de la Guerra del Peloponeso. Por ello es un diálogo único de entre toda la serie de diálogos de Platón, puesto que aquí el diálogo sirve como forma de exposición del discurso. Por este motivo posiblemente, es por lo que Menexeno ha caído en algunas sospechas de ilegitimidad.

La Apología de Sócrates, compuesta entre 393 y 389 adC, es un diálogo de Platón que da una versión de la defensa del mismo Sócrates tras ser acusado de corromper a los jóvenes y despreciar a los dioses. La apología refleja la defensa de Sócrates frente al jurado de la ciudad de Atenas y por lo tanto la palabra apología tiene el significado original de defensa formal de las opiniones de uno, del latín "apologĭa" que a su vez proviene del griego ἀπολογία «defensa», «justificación». Pertenece a sus obras socráticas o de juventud.

Socrate, l'intellettuale stravagante che parla nelle strade e nelle piazze dell'Atene del V secolo. Socrate, che ha insegnato all'umanita la religione della ricerca. Socrate, e la sua ossessione per la verita. È lui il protagonista di questi quattro dialoghi platonici disposti in un ordine volutamente narrativo: il "Simposio" ritrae il filosofo nel fervore dell'insegnamento; "l'Apologia" riporta l'autodifesa pronunciata davanti al tribunale che l'avrebbe condannato a morte; il "Critone" lo fa vedere in carcere, mentre rifiuta la possibilita di fuga offertagli da un discepolo influente; il "Fedone" infine e il resoconto sobrio e commovente delle sue ultime ore, con l'indimenticabile lezione sull'immortalita dell'anima. In tutti rifulge la lingua di Platone, di una naturalezza disarmante nel modo in cui, tra domande e risposte, fluiscono le piu vertiginose questioni filosofiche: la natura e il senso dell'amore, l'impulso alla verita, l'etica e il dovere, l'anima e la sua immortalita.

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Par conséquent, celui qui se trompe accomplit des actes honteux et injustes de son plein gré, celui-là, Hippias, si toutefois il existe quelqu'un qui soit tel, ne saurait être que l'homme de bien. -

Escrites després de La República i El polític, obres ja publicades a la Bernat Metge, Les lleis són l’últim gran diàleg dedicat al govern i a l’organització de la societat. Passejant per Creta, un at