A Guide to the Works of Plato

The philosopher who shaped Western thought with his timeless wisdom and profound ideas.

The Author

Plato, an ancient Greek philosopher and student of Socrates, is known for his influential works in the Classical period of literature.

The Works

Plato's most famous works include "The Republic," "The Symposium," and "Phaedo," exploring themes of virtue, love, and the nature of the soul.

The Impact

Plato's philosophical dialogues have had a lasting impact on Western literature and thought, shaping the way we approach ethics, politics, and metaphysics.

Explore the Works

The Chronomancer's Map

427-428 BC

Plato is born in Athens, Greece

407 BC

Plato becomes a student of Socrates

399 BC

Socrates is sentenced to death

387 BC

Plato founds the Academy in Athens

367 BC

Plato travels to Sicily to tutor Dionysius II

361 BC

Plato returns to Athens and reopens the Academy

360 BC

Plato writes 'Parmenides'

347 BC

Plato dies in Athens

348-347 BC

Plato writes 'Phaedrus'

347-345 BC

Plato writes 'Lysis'

360-348 BC

Plato writes 'The Republic'

360-347 BC

Plato writes 'Timaeus'

360-347 BC

Plato writes 'Critias'

360-347 BC

Plato writes 'Phaedo'

360-347 BC

Plato writes 'Symposium'

360-347 BC

Plato writes 'Meno'

360-347 BC

Plato writes 'Euthyphro'

360-347 BC

Plato writes 'Apology'

360-347 BC

Plato writes 'Crito'

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