"Set in the idyllic countryside outside Athens, the Phaedrus is a dialogue between the philosopher Socrates and his young friend Phaedrus, inspired by their reading of a clumsy speech by the writer Lysias about love. After first considering the virtues of romantic love, their conversation develops into a wide-ranging discussion on such subjects as the pursuit of beauty, the nature of humanity, the immortality of the soul and the attainment of truth, and ends with an in-depth consideration of the principles of rhetoric. Probably a work of Plato's maturity, the Phaedrus represents a high point in his achievement as a writer. It remains a fascinating exploration of love, mortality, destiny and what it means to be human."

128 pages

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	August 25, 2005
ISBN13	9780140449747
Publishers	Penguin Books Ltd
Pages	128
Dimensions	129 × 196 × 8 mm · 106 g
Language	English
Translator	Rowe, Christopher

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