Plato

2 books in Jim's library, sorted by rating.

The Republic

by Plato

5/5

history

The Symposium

by Plato

4/5

philosophy

The Republic

by Plato

5/5

Plato's most famous work, presented as a dialogue led by Socrates, exploring the nature of justice, the ideal state, and the role of the philosopher. Features the iconic Allegory of the Cave and a vision of a society governed by philosopher-kings.

history

The Symposium

by Plato

4/5

At a dinner party in ancient Athens, some of history's greatest minds — including Socrates, Aristophanes, and Alcibiades — each deliver speeches on the nature of love. Plato's most literary dialogue gave us the concept of "Platonic love" and the myth of soulmates.

philosophy