These two dialogues by the greatest of the ancient Greek philosophers explore a vital concern of a democratic society: how to define the special abilities and qualities that make a genuine statesman.
Originally published in 1912 as part of the Pitt Press Series, this book contains the Greek text of the Socratic dialogue Ion. The edition is prefaced with an overview of Plato's life and career and an analysis of the key ideas in the text, with detailed notes following at the end. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Platonic thought.
Raymond Larson's excellent translation of the dialogues that deal, respectively, with the nature of eros and the immortality of the soul are supplemented by careful annotation, a fine introduction, a
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