Talks With Socrates About Life: Translations From The Gorgias And The Republic Of Plato is a book written by Plato in 1886. The book is a collection of dialogues between Socrates and various individuals on the topic of life. The dialogues are taken from two of Plato's most famous works, The Gorgias and The Republic. In The Gorgias, Socrates engages in a debate with Gorgias, a famous orator, about the nature of rhetoric and its role in society. Socrates argues that rhetoric should be used to promote justice and truth, rather than to manipulate and deceive. In The Republic, Socrates discusses various topics with his friends, including the nature of justice, the ideal society, and the nature of the soul. Socrates argues that justice is the most important virtue and that the ideal society is one in which everyone has a specific role to play. Throughout the book, Socrates uses his characteristic questioning method to challenge the beliefs and assumptions of his interlocutors. The dialogues are a fascinating exploration of some of the most important philosophical questions of all time, and they continue to be studied and debated by scholars today. Overall, Talks With Socrates About Life: Translations From The Gorgias And The Republic Of Plato is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, and the nature of human existence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.