This was pretty interesting, although I am having a hard time understanding some of that english.
Are there any interesting works of Plato-Socrates that a philosophy newcomer can understand? (Especially something translated to modern English, or with a modern English explanation.)
Essentially Plato is saying there is a concept of a "Noble Lie" that while untrue, could be told to society that results in a net improvement. His example is telling society that each person is imbued with the talent of Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The lie is that if people don't have the proper talent (soul) in each position, then their society will be overthrown. (eventually true but not as direct as told) So Silver people will be ensured their Gold children will do important Gold positions, and Gold people will be ensured their Bronze children will need to do manual labor, etc.
Yes there are, usually in the shorter plays. The Republic is famously dense and takes effort to read.
Are there any interesting works of Plato-Socrates that a philosophy newcomer can understand? (Especially something translated to modern English, or with a modern English explanation.)