Phaedrus is widely recognized as one of Plato's most profound and beautiful works. It takes the form of a dialogue between Socrates and Phaedrus and its ostensible subject is love, especially homoerotic love. This new translation is accompanied by an introduction, further reading, and full notes on the text and translation that discuss the structure of the dialogue and elucidate issues that might puzzle the modern reader.

The Phaedrus written by Plato, is a dialogue between Plato's protagonist, Socrates, and Phaedrus, an interlocutor in several dialogues.Plato (424/423 – 348/347 BC) was a philosopher in Classical Greece and the founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.Translated by Benjamin Jowett (1817 – 1893)

“Love is a serious mental disease.”~ Plato, Phaedrus.One of the first and greatest literary works concerning love. Socrates and his friend Phaedrus discuss the different loves that exist between humans. The dialogue includes the famous simile in which the soul is compared to a charioteer (the rational element) driving a black steed (the irrational appetites) and a white steed (the spiritual element). Although ostensibly about the topic of love, the...

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In Phaedrus, Socrates engages in a dialogue with Phaedrus, discussing themes of love, rhetoric, and the soul. The conversation begins with Phaedrus sharing a speech by Lysias on love, which Socrates critiques and surpasses with his own speeches. Socrates presents the idea that true love is a divine madness that elevates the soul toward truth and beauty, contrasting it with a more earthly and selfish form of love.The dialogue transitions to a discussion on rhetoric and the art of persuasion...

Phaedrus by Plato written by Plato, is a dialogue between Plato's protagonist, Socrates, and Phaedrus, an interlocutor in several dialogues. The Phaedrus was presumably composed around 370 BCE, about the same time as Plato's Republic and Symposium. Although ostensibly about the topic of love, the discussion in the dialogue revolves around the art of rhetoric and how it should be practiced, and dwells on subjects as diverse as metempsychosis (the ...

Die "Fabeln" des Phaedrus stellen eine der bedeutendsten Sammlungen lateinischer Fabeldichtung dar und nehmen in der antiken Literatur eine herausragende Stellung ein. Phaedrus, der vermutlich im ersten Jahrhundert nach Christus lebte und aus dem griechischen Makedonien stammte, adaptierte die ursprünglich von Äsop überlieferten griechischen Fabeln für ein römisches Publikum und schuf dabei eine eigenständige literarische Form. Die Fabeln zeichnen sich durch ihre klare, knappe Sprache und ...

Phaedrus – Plato Love, language, and the power of the human soul. In Phaedrus, Plato weaves together philosophy, rhetoric, and poetry in one of his most lyrical and imaginative dialogues. As Socrates and Phaedrus walk outside the city, their conversation turns to love, desire, and the art of persuasion. From the nature of true love to the dangers and beauty of rhetoric, Plato explores how words can shape thought—and how the soul responds to both reason and passion. Ideal for readers intere...

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The Phaedrus , composed by Plato, is a dialogue between Plato's main protagonist, Socrates, and Phaedrus, an interlocutor in several dialogues. The Phaedrus was presumably composed around 370 BC, around the same time as Plato's Republic and Symposium. Although ostensibly about the topic of love, the discussion in the dialogue revolves around the art of rhetoric and how it should be practiced, and dwells on subjects as diverse as metempsychosis (the Greek tradition of reincarnation) and ero...

Step into the profound exploration of love, rhetoric, and the soul with Phaedrus, the timeless dialogue by Plato. This audiobook brings to life Plato’s rich philosophical conversations, immersing listeners in a thoughtful journey through the nature of human desire, communication, and the pursuit of truth.Through the narration, you will join Socrates and Phaedrus as they discuss the power of love, the art of persuasion, and the immortality o...

In "Phaedrus," Plato intricately weaves a dialogue that explores the nature of love, rhetoric, and the soul. The work is characterized by its conversational style'—alternating between philosophical inquiry and intimate discourse'—conveying rich insights into the interplay between personal relationships and philosophical ideals. Fundamental themes such as the pursuit of truth, the essence of beauty, and the role of persuasion are expertly examined, situating the text within the context of C...