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Liked It “This was a collection of Plato's Dialogue in which he explored what it means to be a philosopher using what has now come to be known as "Socratic Dialogue"- a method of anticipating arugments and presenting logic reasons to support the speaker's claims. In Plato's Apology, which name is...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Sorry, Plato's overrated.”
Jim B wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This was a collection of Plato's Dialogue in which he explored what it means to be a philosopher using what has now come to be known as "Socratic Dialogue"- a method of anticipating arugments and presenting logic reasons to support the speaker's claims. In Plato's Apology, which name is misleading since he is defending his actions instead of apologizing for them, he defends his life and his choice to become a philsopher. Despite the fact that the Athenians have accused him of corrupting their youth with his philosophizing, he still respects the city and it's laws because for many years it was the only society which would allow him to pursue a life of philosophy. Even after they have sentenced him to death, in Crito, he still will not avoid his execution because of his respect for the laws of the city.”
CHELSEA G wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is always there when I need it. A great exploration of Plato's most approachable works- and really fun, visionary, thought-provoking and sometimes even dark work. Murder, poison, enlightenment, sex, drugs, adventure, depression, joy, celebration... it's all in there :)”
Josh W wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The "must have" collection for Plato.”
mark s wrote this review Friday, September 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The 'teachings' of Socrates... always a good read -- even though he never really 'taught' anything, he merely inspired the open ear to think for his/her-self. ”
Brandy W wrote this review Sunday, August 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“If not for Plato would we even be asking questions like "What is justice?" Look at where we are now.”
rose_dela_cruz wrote this review Friday, May 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fascinating... especially Socrates' oration before he drinks the poison hemlock that ends his life in prison. Very good.”
B.S. Moore wrote this review Saturday, January 12 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“well, I'm giving love to plato. Understanding plato is an enlightening proposition. The fact that some of his arguements still hold up is an astonishing feat alone. But for me it gets more eloquent after roughly the third time you read it. Give it a chance, but it might not be what your looking for. ”
pat c wrote this review Tuesday, October 16 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“i feel that socrates is a little trying at points. ”
benf wrote this review Monday, October 8 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“You automatically assume that Plato or Socrates is going to be hard work but instead these five dialogues are interesting, funny, emotive and above all intelligent. I read this book for a course and instead found it a book that I couldn't put down.”
lakedaemon wrote this review Thursday, September 20 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
