{"product_id":"the-dialogues-of-plato","title":"The Dialogues Of Plato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial'; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePlato's dialogues stand among the foundational works of Western philosophy, bringing questions of truth, justice, virtue, knowledge, love and the good life into vivid conversation. At their centre is Socrates, whose persistent questioning challenges accepted beliefs and transforms philosophical inquiry into a living exchange of ideas. Through argument, myth, irony and dramatic encounter, Plato explores problems that have continued to shape philosophy for more than two millennia. This volume brings together the dialogues included in the Bantam Classics selection, presented here in the celebrated translations of Benjamin Jowett. Renowned for their clarity, elegance and literary character, Jowett's translations have introduced generations of English-language readers to Plato's thought. From examinations of courage and friendship to profound reflections on morality, knowledge and the soul, these dialogues reveal both the remarkable range of Plato's philosophy and the enduring power of the Socratic method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.1773px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.1773px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003ePlato, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy, was a classical Greek thinker, mathematician, and student of Socrates. Born around 427 BCE in Athens, he founded the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. Plato’s writings, presented in the form of philosophical dialogues, explore themes of justice, truth, beauty, politics, education, and the nature of reality. Central to his philosophy is the Theory of Forms, which posits a realm of perfect, unchanging ideas that underpin the flawed material world. Plato also mentored Aristotle, further extending his influence across generations. Through his intellectual rigor and systematic thought, Plato laid the foundations of Western metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. His legacy continues to shape contemporary philosophical discourse, making him a cornerstone in the history of human thought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aflatoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960090132802,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/2103\/2002\/files\/the-dialogues-of-plato.jpg?v=1793330177","url":"https:\/\/www.booksparadise.pk\/products\/the-dialogues-of-plato","provider":"Books Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}