Dialogues of Plato

By: Plato

Narrated by: Pat Bottino

The Dialogues of Plato (427-347 B.C.) rank with the writings of Aristotle as the most important and influential philosophical works in Western thought. In them Plato cast his teacher Socrates as the central disputant in colloquies that brilliantly probe a vast spectrum of philosophical ideas and issues. None are more exciting and revelatory than the four dialogues - Euthyphro, Apology, Crito and Phaedo - on themes evoked by the trial and death of Socrates, accused by his enemies and detractors of crimes against the state, among them impiety and corruption of the young. In Euthyphro, Socrates explores the concepts and aims of piety and religion; in Apology, he courageously defends the integrity of his teachings; in Crito, he demonstrates his respect for the law in his refusal to flee his death sentence; and in Phaedo embraces death and discusses the immortality of the soul.(P)1995 by Blackstone Audiobooks

Old

Every turn of chapter starts back a little bit as if to refresh the listener who has had to dig out the next cassette. There's a lot of other things that date the piece. There's a little bit of audible breathing in the back ground. It's not annoying but it's there. Overall still good.

Everything that Plato knew about Socrates

Everything about the life-and-death of Socrates from the He was on trial for his life.

A great book

This is a great piece of literature that is paramount. A wonderful book that I really enjoyed.

The way to die

Plato’s clear words are read in a clear calm balanced and unhurried voice. This audiobook is a priceless gem.

I sat amongst great men.

Is how I felt as I listened to this. It was my first audio book but soon; everyone had their own voice and I could not but distinguish. A man died.

The reader is absolutely without motivation.

no motivation, both characters sound the same. it sounds like they forced him to get up in the morning and read it. and it's like he's rolling his eyes when he's reading it. awful rendition

Is that all there is?

A story of the death of Socrates: wrongly condemned by the state. I was expecting something heftier. Kinda weird, but at least it's not too long. Contains some mumbo jumbo. Conservatives and people who believe in reincarnation are gonna love it, as well as anyone who just enjoys any and all sad stuff.

great stuff

the only reason i give 4 stars instead of 5 is that they don't separate the dialogues into different chapters. So if you want to give the apology, you have to hunt for the beginning in the middle of "chapter" 3, or whichever it is

Great story

Amazing story. Straight forward words. Amazing approach and key moment in history. Now need to read analysis. Def recommend.

Next to Moses, the most important man in history

Would you listen to Dialogues of Plato again? Why?

Yes, and i bought the book for future reference. It is hard to imagine how western thought would have progressed without this influence of this man, his teacher Socrates, and his pupil, Aristotle and his pupil, Alexander the Great. This man, next to Moses and Christ changed the entire world's thought processes. Amazing.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dialogues of Plato?

The analysis of Socrates duty to the state. Magnificent.

What about Pat Bottino’s performance did you like?

This is a difficult work if it is not translated properly, and this was translated in such a way that everyone can understand and follow.

If you could give Dialogues of Plato a new subtitle, what would it be?

Understanding right and wrong, good and bad.

Any additional comments?

This should be mandatory reading for every person on the globe.