Five Dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo (Hackett Classics)

This is the ideal introduction to Plato and to Socrates. Four of the works lead up to the death of Socrates. We first find Socrates, who has just been informed that he's to be prosecuted for impiety, meeting the priest Euthyphro and discussing the nature of piety. In the Apology, Socrates presents his defence in court. After his conviction, his friend Crito visits him in prison and they reflect on justice. Finally, Phaedo describes how Socrates spoke on the nature of the soul with his friends just before his execution. In the extra dialogue, Socrates and Meno discuss the virtue and knowledge. This is a good, readable translation and well-printed.

Purchased this as a light read to help with my research into the origins of CBT therapy. Where the first thought processes came from and I am so impressed. The book itself is broken down into palatable segments so even someone with little to no knowledge can easily understand the writings.

I would recommend this to people who want to get into Plato.

When I bought the book over a year ago a was transitioning from GCSE to A level and now I am taking A level philosophy. It was a tough read over the summer but as I've eased into the language I can take in the theory and ideas much better. The book is a great recount of Socrates and I would recommend it as rudimentary reading.

Enhance my knowledge of the world changing philosophers

This is the perfect student copy of the dialogues. The translation emphasises conceptual clarity over accuracy with the primary texts. This is ideal for those reading Plato for the first time. Once the concepts are understood, then one can begin to delve into the more precise translations.

Excellent read as clearly written and relatively easy to follow

Good translation with a very short Introduction to each dialogue