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

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Review: Hackett Edition is indispensable: Short and Effective - Plato’s Five Dialogues in the Hackett edition is more than philosophy; it’s a training ground for the mind and soul. I first read it years ago, and recently I bought a copy for my son so we could work through it together the summer before he started high school. We went line by line, exploring Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, and Phaedo, and it was hands-down the best investment we ever made: by the time school began, he could argue, question, and reason with a confidence rooted in centuries of thought. The dialogues are alive with the pursuit of virtue and the examination of life itself. Socrates’ insistence on defining justice, understanding piety, and confronting death resonates deeply with the Catholic worldview, echoing Augustine, the Gospels, and the timeless call to moral courage. Reading Plato alongside Augustine and the classics has shaped the way I approach parenting, education, and even daily decision-making: the cultivation of reason, virtue, and moral clarity is not optional—it is the foundation of life well lived. This edition’s balance of precision and readability makes the text accessible without flattening its power, and sharing it with my son reminded me that the formation of the mind and soul is a multigenerational responsibility. Plato, like Homer, reminds us that civilization rests on ideas, argument, and the courage to pursue truth even when the world resists.
Review: Plato is Amazing - An excellent introduction to Plato's philosophy. If you're interested in the historical figure of Socrates, these dialogues are most are most concerned with his life. Philosophically, these "Five Dialogues"--Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo--along with Phaedrus, Symposium and the Republic form the bulk of Plato's thought on Forms and the soul. This is a great place to start. The Euthyphro is a typical early dialogue and sets the stage for the charges that face later Socrates in the Apology. Both are very readable. Crito and Phaedo show Socrates in prison accepting his fate with poise and refusing to escape. They are also the most vivid explanation of the immortality of the soul. Meno is a middle dialogue that poses important problems of knowledge and learning resolved by the theory of Forms and Recollection. It's also the most difficult and rewarding of the bunch. This Hackett edition is nice but not great. The dialogues are the Grube translation, edited by Cooper. The introduction by Grube is rather short and just explains the logic behind the grouping of the five dialogues, which is disappointing compared to other Hackett's. However, the translation is good, if a bit literal. There are explanatory footnotes for all of Socrates' idioms and historical references. The margins and book design are nice and readable for such a compact book. The main advantage this little 8x5 paperback has is that it's cheap, easy to carry, and perfect for writing in. I feel the same way about the other excellent Hackett editions of "Symposium", "Phaedrus", and "Laches and Charmides". Now that my interest in Plato has solidified, I will likely invest in the Hardcover collection "Plato: Complete Works". However, you will miss out on the introductions found in the individual Hackett's, in particular Symposium's and Phaedrus which are fantastic.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,286 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in History of Philosophy #3 in Political Philosophy (Books) #6 in Ancient Greek & Roman Philosophy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,462) |
| Dimensions  | 5.75 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches |
| Edition  | Second Edition,2 |
| ISBN-10  | 0872206335 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0872206335 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 168 pages |
| Publication date  | October 1, 2002 |
| Publisher  | Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hackett Edition is indispensable: Short and Effective
*by J***E on September 30, 2025*

Plato’s Five Dialogues in the Hackett edition is more than philosophy; it’s a training ground for the mind and soul. I first read it years ago, and recently I bought a copy for my son so we could work through it together the summer before he started high school. We went line by line, exploring Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, and Phaedo, and it was hands-down the best investment we ever made: by the time school began, he could argue, question, and reason with a confidence rooted in centuries of thought. The dialogues are alive with the pursuit of virtue and the examination of life itself. Socrates’ insistence on defining justice, understanding piety, and confronting death resonates deeply with the Catholic worldview, echoing Augustine, the Gospels, and the timeless call to moral courage. Reading Plato alongside Augustine and the classics has shaped the way I approach parenting, education, and even daily decision-making: the cultivation of reason, virtue, and moral clarity is not optional—it is the foundation of life well lived. This edition’s balance of precision and readability makes the text accessible without flattening its power, and sharing it with my son reminded me that the formation of the mind and soul is a multigenerational responsibility. Plato, like Homer, reminds us that civilization rests on ideas, argument, and the courage to pursue truth even when the world resists.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plato is Amazing
*by H***G on November 9, 2018*

An excellent introduction to Plato's philosophy. If you're interested in the historical figure of Socrates, these dialogues are most are most concerned with his life. Philosophically, these "Five Dialogues"--Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo--along with Phaedrus, Symposium and the Republic form the bulk of Plato's thought on Forms and the soul. This is a great place to start. The Euthyphro is a typical early dialogue and sets the stage for the charges that face later Socrates in the Apology. Both are very readable. Crito and Phaedo show Socrates in prison accepting his fate with poise and refusing to escape. They are also the most vivid explanation of the immortality of the soul. Meno is a middle dialogue that poses important problems of knowledge and learning resolved by the theory of Forms and Recollection. It's also the most difficult and rewarding of the bunch. This Hackett edition is nice but not great. The dialogues are the Grube translation, edited by Cooper. The introduction by Grube is rather short and just explains the logic behind the grouping of the five dialogues, which is disappointing compared to other Hackett's. However, the translation is good, if a bit literal. There are explanatory footnotes for all of Socrates' idioms and historical references. The margins and book design are nice and readable for such a compact book. The main advantage this little 8x5 paperback has is that it's cheap, easy to carry, and perfect for writing in. I feel the same way about the other excellent Hackett editions of "Symposium", "Phaedrus", and "Laches and Charmides". Now that my interest in Plato has solidified, I will likely invest in the Hardcover collection "Plato: Complete Works". However, you will miss out on the introductions found in the individual Hackett's, in particular Symposium's and Phaedrus which are fantastic.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ very epic
*by R***Y on December 7, 2025*

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