Phaedrus
In this rich dialogue, Socrates and the young Phaedrus wander outside the city walls to discuss love, beauty, and the art of persuasion, moving from playful speeches on desire to a profound vision of the soul as a charioteer driving winged horses. Along the way Plato offers his famous critique of writing and his sublime myth of the soul’s ascent toward truth. Combining poetry, philosophy, and psychology, the Phaedro is one of Plato’s most beautiful and wide-ranging works. It has shaped Western ideas about love, rhetoric, and the nature of the soul for over two thousand years.
About the Author
Plato (c. 428-348 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher, student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, and founder of the Academy in Athens. His dialogues are among the most influential works in the history of thought.
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