Plato's Ion

Written by Plato

Narrated by Ray Childs

Socrates questions Ion, an actor who just won a major prize, about his ability to interpret the epic poetry of Homer. How does an actor, a poet, or any other artist create? Is it by knowing? Is it by inspiration? As the dialogue proceeds, the nature of human creativity emerges as a mysterious process and an unsolved puzzle.





© Agora Publications

• Language: English
• Publisher: AB Publishing
• Release date: Sep 6, 2016
• ISBN: 9781518934094

Plato

Plato (aprox. 424-327 BC), a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle, is commonly regarded as the centermost figure of Western philosophy. During the Classical period of Ancient Greece he was based in Athens where he founded his Academy and created the Platonist school of thought. His works are among the most influential in Western history, commanding interest and challenging readers of every era and background since they were composed.

Reviews for Plato's Ion

[david edinaf · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A interesting little chat. I wouldn't say this book is as good as the others of Socrates talks. I would recommend to quickly read this when just waiting for something