American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Selected Moments From Plato's Gorgias
This is excerpt from Plato's Gorgias which illustrates the Socratic (Q&A) Method of Division and Classification and claims about rhetoric.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Plato
Detailed summary of the major ideas of Plato's philosophy provided by the Stanford University Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Also includes a lengthy bibliography.
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: Plato
This site contains a summary of Plato's life in Athens and the major ideas in his writings. Explains the philosophical method of Socrates and Plato's early questions about justice and the city in "Republic." Then describes in some detail...
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Plato's Republic
Intensive look at "The Republic," by Plato. Incorporates a brief biography of Plato along with a condensed version of "The Republic". Truly gives the essence of Plato's philosophy.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Plato's Ethics
This encyclopedia entry provides an extensive discussion on Plato's Ethics and his attempt to create a philosophy of achieving the highest aim of moral thought and conduct.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Plato's Allegory of the Cave
Twenty four hundred years ago, Plato, said life is like being chained up in a cave forced to watch shadows flitting across a stone wall. Alex Gendler unravels Plato's Allegory of the Cave, found in Book VII of The Republic. [4:33]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Plato's Best (And Worst) Ideas
Wisecrack gives a brief rundown of a few of Plato's best and worst ideas. [4:49]
Other
Bernard Suzanne: Plato's Dialogues and Interpretation
Overview of the significance of Plato's works to western thought, particularly in the political arena. Provides a history of the interpretation of his work, specifically the Dialogues. Additional resources are provided for further study.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Plato (427 347 Bce)
Explore the life and work of Plato (427-347 BCE) by visiting this comprehensive site. Also contains a lengthy bibliography and links to more detailed information about the Greek philosopher.
Able Media
Able media.com: Plato's Republic
An informative and very helpful study guide from AbleMedia.com on Plato's Republic. After setting the work in its historical context, the site discusses Plato's relation to the Sophist philosophers. Includes a lengthy series of study...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Critias by Plato
This is the full text of Critias by Plato including an introduction and analysis. This mythical conflict is prophetic or symbolical of the struggle of Athens and Persia.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: Crito by Plato
This site features the full text of the dialogue Crito by Plato, a conversation between Socrates and his wealthy friend Crito regarding justice and injustice.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: Euthydemus by Plato
This site features the full text of the dialogue Euthydemus by Plato, a conversation between Socrates and his Crito.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: Euthyphro by Plato
This site features the full text of the dialogue Euthyphro by Plato, a conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro to establish a definitive meaning for the word piety.
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Classic Reader: Book: Laches by Plato
This site features the full text of the dialogue Laches by Plato, Socrates and others offer competing definitions of the concept of courage.
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Classic Reader: Book: Lesser Hippias by Plato
This site features the full text of the dialogue Lesser Hippias by Plato, Socrates matches wits with Hippias and Eudicus.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: Lysis by Plato
This site features the full text of the dialogue Lysis by Plato, Socrates and others discuss friendship.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: Menexenus by Plato
This site features the full text of the dialogue Menexenus by Plato, a conversation between Socrates and Menexenus.
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Classic Reader: Book: Meno by Plato
This site features the full text of the dialogue Meno by Plato, a conversation between Socrates and Meno.
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Classic Reader: Book: Phaedo by Plato
This site features the full text of the dialogue Phaedo by Plato.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: The Republic by Plato
This site features the full text of the Socratic dialogue The Republic by Plato, concerning justice.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Charmides by Plato
This is the full text of dialogue Charmides by Plato including two prefaces and an introduction. In this dialogue, the beautiful youth, Charmides, who is also the most temperate of human beings, is asked by Socrates, 'What is Temperance?'
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The Basics of Philosophy: Plato
A discussion of Plato's life and work, including his writings, his theories and ideas, and his impact on the fields of mathematics and science.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Allegory of the Cave" by Plato
A learning module that begins with "Allegory of the Cave" by Plato, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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