Plato Complete Works -

Edited by , this 1,800-page "Hackett edition" is the gold standard for anyone wanting to experience the full breadth of the man who arguably founded Western thought. Here is why this massive volume belongs on your nightstand (and how to actually get through it). 1. It’s the "Original Footnote"

Diving into the Deep End: Lessons from Plato’s Complete Works Plato Complete Works

The philosopher Alfred North Whitehead once famously said that all of European philosophy is just a "series of footnotes to Plato". When you read the Complete Works , you aren't just reading old books; you're seeing the first drafts of how we talk about justice, love, government, and the soul. 2. Wisdom in Dialogue, Not Lectures Edited by , this 1,800-page "Hackett edition" is

Unlike a dry textbook, Plato wrote in . You are essentially eavesdropping on Socrates as he annoys the citizens of Athens into thinking more clearly. It’s interactive, often funny, and surprisingly dramatic—especially the Apology , where Socrates defends his life's work before being sentenced to death. 3. Big Ideas for Modern Problems It’s the "Original Footnote" Diving into the Deep

: What is the ideal state, and who should lead it? The Symposium : What is the true nature of love and desire? The Meno : Can virtue be taught, or are we born with it? How to Conquer the "Plato Mountain"