A Guided Tour of Five Works by Plato: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo (Death Scene), Allegory of the Cave

by Christopher Biffle

This accessible supplement makes Plato’s texts come alive for students by showing them how to read, think critically, and write about these key classic works. Engaging interactive devices draw students into an intimate philosophical encounter that they can model in later work in philosophy.

Genres: Classics, Philosophy

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 23, 2000

Reviews

[Dan DalMonte · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book takes the classic dialogues of Plato and provides a guided tour with provocative questions. The reader gets to test themselves against the philosophical views of Plato. We also get an understanding of how philosophy addressed broader theoretical questions that address the macrocosm and not the microcosm of everyday details.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was required to buy this version for school and ended up enjoying it. It's compact for my school bag and it was great to re-read this works. I recommend Pluto to everyone who wants to pick at their way of thinking.

[Dan Greenland · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Allegory of the Cave is one of the pinnacles of Greek thought.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've only read Allegory of the Cave, which I highly recommend.

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's platonically brillig!

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow

[Andrew Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only have read the alleogry of the cave which was excellent