Ancient Greek translation – Soul in the machine

Plato’s Phaedo: Phaedo and Execrates (57α – 58e)

Like most plays, the Phaedo begins with an introduction of the protagonist. In this case, we are presented with two men, Phaedo and Execrates. They are the only ones who speak. However, there are many others on the stage as well who are simply present as an audience. They are mentioned by Execrates as heContinue reading “Plato’s Phaedo: Phaedo and Execrates (57α – 58e)”

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave: An Original Translation

I’ve spent a few hours today translating Plato’s “allegory of the cave”. For about a year, I have working on and off on a full translation of Plato’s Phaedo, however Plato’s famous passenger in Book VII of the Republic kept showing up for me, so I decided to do my own translation and post itContinue reading “Plato’s Allegory of the Cave: An Original Translation”