ABSTRACT

First published in 1931, this book explores the nature and importance of Plato’s dialogues. The book was written for an audience of non-scholarly men and women who want to know something about one of the most remarkable thinkers of the Western world. The chapters were originally delivered as broadcast talks.

chapter |7 pages

Introduction

chapter |13 pages

The Historic Background

chapter |23 pages

Socrates

chapter |93 pages

The “Republic”

chapter |23 pages

The “Laws”

chapter |35 pages

Love and Philosophy