"Socrates' Defence: Little Black Classics" by Plato captures the final plea of Socrates, the philosopher who shaped Western thought. Declaring, "I'll stop doing it as soon as I understand what I'm doing," Socrates defends himself against accusations of corrupting the youth and impiety in...

Plato's The Republic is widely regarded as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. In this seminal work, presented as a dialogue between Socrates and various interlocutors, Plato explores the concept of an ideal community and the ideal individual within it. The Republic delves into questions...

The Symposium by Plato is a timeless exploration of love and desire, central to the philosophy category. In this profound dialogue, Plato presents a lively debate among Athenian intellectuals on eros, or desire, touching on themes of sex, gender, and human instincts. The Symposium...