Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 4

Name: Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 4
Author: George Grote

By George Grote

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Philosophy & Ethics

About This Book

The volume offers a guided abstract and commentary on Plato's Republic, tracing its inquiry into the nature of justice through the opening debates among Kephalus, Polemarchus, Thrasymachus, Glaukon, Adeimantus, and Socrates. It outlines competing definitions of justice, Socratic refutations, and the construction of an ideal city to illuminate individual virtue. The analysis sketches Plato's psychology and epistemology, distinguishing Forms and scientific knowledge from opinion, and treats education, the rule of philosopher-rulers, poetic censorship, and the soul's immortality. Throughout, argument and exposition are summarized to show Plato's claim that justice constitutes human happiness and injustice breeds misery.

About the Author

George Grote

George Grote was a prominent British historian and philosopher, best known for his extensive work on ancient Greece. His most notable contribution is the twelve-volume "History of Greece," which provides a detailed account of Greek history from its earliest days to the end of the classical period. Grote's scholarship is characterized by its critical approach and emphasis on the importance of democracy in ancient Greek society. In addition to his historical writings, he also authored a significant work on Aristotle, reflecting his deep engagement with classical philosophy. His works remain influential in the fields of history and philosophy, contributing to the understanding of ancient civilizations.