Meno and Other Dialogues: Charmides, Laches, Lysis, Meno

By Plato

Book Overview

A unique selection of four dialogues in which Plato considers virtue-- individual virtue as well as virtue as a whole-- and its definition. Charmides, Laches, and Lysis investigate the specific virtues of self-control, courage, and friendship. The later Meno discusses the concept of virtue as awhole, and whether it is something that can be taught.
Plato is a major figure in the history of Western philosophy, and these dialogues are an essential part of his work. Robin Waterfield is an acclaimed translator of Plato, Euripedes, Plutarch, and Aristotle. The introduction and notes explain the course of the four dialogues and analyze the philosophical importance of Socrates' questions and arguments, providing an invaluable aid to understanding for student and non-specialist alike.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199555664
• ISBN13: 9780199555666
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Plato in all his glory!

Excellent translation to expand your world or use for discussion. These dialogues display Plato's use of the dialogue as a teaching tool. Plato is a favorite philosopher of mine. Did you know that he described the structure of water which was verified in recent times with photon microscopy? It is icosachedral, having 20 faces. He also believed God was a mathematician and I think I agree (smile). My course on Plato led me into more math, phi and all that, that makes me think I missed my true calling. "It's never too late to be what you might have been." George Elliot