The Dialogues Volume 5

The Dialogues Is A Collection Of Philosophical Texts Written By The Ancient Greek Philosopher Plato. The Works Consist Of A Series Of Dialogues Between Socrates, Plato'S Mentor, And Various Other Athenians On A Wide Range Of Philosophical Topics. Volume 5 Of The Dialogues Includes Several Dialogues, Including: The Sophist: In This Dialogue, Socrates Engages With A Group Of Sophists, Or Professional Educators, On The Nature Of Truth And Knowledge. The Statesman: Socrates Discusses The Nature Of Political Leadership And The Qualities That Make A Good Statesman With A Young Visitor. Parmenides: Socrates And A Group Of Young Philosophers Examine The Ideas Of The Philosopher Parmenides And Discuss The Nature Of Reality. Philebus: Socrates And His Friend Philebus Discuss The Nature Of Pleasure And Its Role In A Good Life. Timaeus: In This Dialogue, Socrates Listens As Timaeus, A Pythagorean Philosopher, Explains His Cosmology, Or Theory Of The Universe. The Dialogues Are Considered Among The Most Important Works In Western Philosophy And Have Had A Profound Influence On Subsequent Philosophical Thought. They Are Also Highly Regarded For Their Literary Qualities, Including Their Vivid Characters And Dramatic Scenes.