Lysis

Plato’s dialogue Lysis is a philosophical examination of the nature of friendship. Through Socrates’ dialogue with two Athenian boys, Lysis and Menexenus, Plato explores the concepts of love, loyalty, and the power of friendship. Socrates seeks to understand the source of friendship, whether it is rooted in self-interest or if it is a higher ideal. He also examines the proper way to treat one’s friends, the nature of justice, and the role of friendship in living a good life. Through this dialogue, Plato offers an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of the philosophy of friendship.
This new edition is based on the 1892 translation by Benjamin Jowett (1817-1893) of Plato’s classic work. This is a reading edition and does not include the scholarly Stephanus numberings.
Plato (428-348 BCE) was a renowned philosopher, mathematician, and writer of Ancient Greece. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Western philosophy, and his works have been studied for over two millennia. Plato’s writings explored topics such as justice, beauty, and virtue, and he is credited with founding the Academy of Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is best known for his dialogues, which featured characters such as Socrates and discussed subjects such as metaphysics and ethics. Plato’s writings have had a profound impact on Western thought, and his ideas are still debated and discussed today. He was a student of Socrates, and his works were largely shaped by Socrates’ teachings. Plato’s legacy lives on in the form of his works, which continue to inspire and influence scholars and thinkers across the world.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B085KS1LRJ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 7, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 62 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8622300462
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.16 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #569,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #979 in Ancient Greek & Roman Philosophy #2,436 in Philosophy of Ethics & Morality