Literature Library author
Plato
A concise guide to Plato's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Plato (428 BCE–348 BCE) was a poet and philosopher whose body of work spans dialogue. This writing is associated with Classical Athens. Major works and useful reading starting points include Euthydemus, Sisyphus, Epinomis, and Eryxias. Key themes include justice and the good life, knowledge and reality, and education, politics, and philosophical dialogue.
Reading pathway
Begin with The Allegory of the Cave, then move to The Apology.