Euthyphro.

by Plato

Overview

Euthyphro, one of Plato's early dialogues, has been variously dated from 399 to 395 BCE, shortly after the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Set in the weeks leading up to Socrates's trial, it features Socrates and Euthyphro, a religious expert who attempts to define piety or holiness. one of four books.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781523373895
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	01/13/2016
Pages:	28
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.06(d)

About the Author

Plato, one of the most famous philosophers in the world, lived during the Classical Period in Ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and a teacher to Aristotle, he was the founder of The Academy, the first school of higher learning in Europe. Plato is the most prominent figure in the history of Ancient Greek philosophy and the originator of the Platonist school of thought. Using dramatic elements like dialogue and humor, his form of writing was considered innovative in his time. Plato's best–known work, The Republic, is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. His other extensively read works include The Symposium, Apology, Crito, Phaedo, and The Laws.