Access the entire corpus of Western philosophy's founding father in a single comprehensive collection, spanning his early Socratic dialogues to his late metaphysical works. Readers can trace the evolution of Plato's thought on justice, reality, art, and politics through the distinct phases of his literary career. This anthology provides the full context necessary to understand the depth and breadth of Platonic idealism and its massive footprint on history. It is an indispensable resource for witnessing the birth of critical thinking and the dialogue form.