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Philebus: What Brings True Happiness? – Plato’s Dialogue on Pleasure, Intelligence, and the Good Life Audiobook
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What if the secret to happiness is not one truth—but a delicate balance of many?
In Philebus, Plato challenges us to consider whether pleasure or reason leads to a better life. Through a lively dialogue between Socrates, Philebus, and Protarchus, we explore questions about desire, truth, and the ultimate good.
This modern translation breathes new life into the classic conversation, making Plato’s deep philosophical insights clear and approachable. It’s not just a debate—it’s a blueprint for finding harmony between emotion and intellect.
What you'll discover inside:
• A Timeless Debate on the Good Life – Pleasure vs. reason, and the balance in between
• Socrates' Ethical Philosophy – Uncover Plato’s enduring vision of virtue and truth
• A Modern, Accessible Translation – Carefully adapted for clarity and impact
• A Journey into Fulfillment – Explore how proportion and harmony lead to lasting happiness
Discover Philebus—Plato’s philosophical guide to what it means to truly live well.
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About the Authors
Plato (circa 423–347 BC) was a philosopher in ancient Greece and the founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. Plato, together along with his teacher, Socrates, and his most famous student, Aristotle, laid the foundations of Western philosophy and science. He is widely considered the most pivotal figure in the development of philosophy, especially philosophy of the Western tradition.
Julius Caesar (100 BC–44 BC) was a military general and leading politician in the Roman republic. His family, the Julii, claimed descent from the ancient kings of Rome and from the goddess Venus. Caesar rapidly carved out an impressive political career, forging an alliance with Pompey and Crassus in 60 BC. The Civil War is Caesar’s attempt at an explanation of the war that changed the Roman world.
About Zeek Ring
James Allen (1864–1912) was a philosophical writer born in Leicester, England. He wrote numerous spiritual and inspirational books, including From Passion to Peace and The Eight Pillars of Prosperity. He is considered a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best-known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been in print since its publication in 1902.