Junior Philosopher
The past several lunchtimes, my kids and I have been listening to Plato’s The Last Days of Socrates, with varying levels of attention. Today, my son and I had this conversation: son: … Continue reading Junior Philosopher
Tag: Plato
Symposium by Plato
What a fun little book! I’m sure I’m not grasping all of the nuances—I suspect a vindication motivation in the speech Plato gives to Alcibiades about Socrates—but since I’m not … Continue reading Symposium by Plato
Plato at the Googleplex by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein
Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won’t Go Away by Rebecca Goldstein My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was the December selection for the Sisters Book Club. Visit our … Continue reading Plato at the Googleplex by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein
The Republic by Plato
The Republic by Plato My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was my first experience reading Plato, and it was an interesting one. I would be lying if I said I … Continue reading The Republic by Plato
