В диалоге «Федр» всего два собеседника, мирно сидящих под платанами у почти пересохшей летом реки Илис. Это Сократ и Федр.Тема их беседы напоминает «Пир», хотя здесь нет поисков сущности любви, но зато раскрывается ее неистовая, безумная сторона, ее роль в становлении души на путях блага и в создании подлинной философии, а не пустого красноречия.

Сократ беседует в палестре с прекрасным Хармидом и наставляет его в сдержанной рассудительности, подобающей тому, кто щедро одарен и являет собой образец калокагатии.

The Apology is Plato’s version of the speech given by Socrates as he defended himself in 399 BCE against the charges of ‘corrupting the young, & by not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel’ (24b). ‘Apology’ here has its earlier meaning (now usually expressed by the word ‘apologia’) of speaking in defense of a cause or of one’s beliefs or actions (from the Ancient Greek ἀπολογία). The Apology can be divided into three parts. The 1st is Socrates’ own defense of himself & includes the most famous parts of the text, namely his recounting of the Oracle at Delphi & his cross-examination of Meletus. The 2nd part is the verdict. The 3rd part is the sentencing.

Crito is a short but important dialogue by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. It is a conversation between Socrates and his wealthy friend Crito regarding justice (δικη), injustice (αδικια), and the appropriate response to injustice. Socrates thinks that injustice may not be answered with injustice, and refuses Crito’s offer to finance his escape from prison. This dialogue contains an ancient statement of the social contract theory of government.

Šioje Platono kūrinių rinktinėje spausdinama „Puota“, „Sokrato apologija“, „Kritonas“ ir „Fedonas“. Tai vieni geriausių Platono veikalų. Per juos visus pereina išmintingasis Sokratas, žmogus ir mąstytojas, savo gyvenimo ir mokytojo kelią užbaigiąs „Fedone“ ramia ir šviesia mirtimi.

These four dialogues enact the trial and execution of Socrates, presenting a dialectical process that shows not only why the Athenians condemned him to death but, much more to the point, the reason why Socrates lived and devoted himself to examining the meaning of life. These works not only offer the best introduction to Plato’s way of doing philosophy but also serve as an excellent introduction to philosophy itself.

The Phaedo is acknowledged to be one of Plato’s masterpieces, showing him both as a philosopher and as a dramatist at the height of his powers. For its moving account of the execution of Socrates, the Phaedo ranks among the supreme literary achievements of antiquity. It is also a document crucial to the understanding of many ideas deeply ingrained in western culture, and provides one of the best introductions to Plato’s thought.

The Republic is a Socratic dialogue by Plato, written in approximately 360 BC. It is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political theory, and arguably Plato’s best known work. In it, Socrates and various other Athenians and foreigners discuss the meaning of justice and whether the just man is happier than the unjust man by constructing an imaginary city ruled by philosopher-kings. The dialogue also discusses the nature of the philosopher, Plato’s Theory of Forms, the conflict between philosophy and poetry, and the immortality of the soul

„Valstybė“— vienas iš stambiausių ir reikšmingiausių Platono kūrinių. Pagrindinė jo tema — teisingumas, tačiau, analizuodamas šią sąvoką, Platonas paliečia beveik visas svarbiausias filosofines problemas.

Книга содержит образцы греческой лирики (Гомер, Сапфо, Анакреонт, народные песни и др.), а также лирики Рима (Катулл, Флакк, эпиграммы Сенеки и др.).Переводы с древнегреческого и латинского.Вступительная статья С. Шервинского.Составление и примечания С. Апта (1-644) и Ю. Шульца (645-1020).

Книга содержит образцы греческой лирики (Гомер, Сапфо, Анакреонт, народные песни и др.), а также лирики Рима (Катулл, Флакк, эпиграммы Сенеки и др.).Переводы с древнегреческого и латинского.Вступительная статья С. Шервинского.Составление и примечания С. Апта (1-644) и Ю. Шульца (645-1020).