Ion is an influential dialogue written by the philosopher Plato . The dialogue focuses on the nature of artistic inspiration and is set in ancient Greece. It follows the discussion between Socrates and Ion, as they explore the power of the poetic muse. Through their dialogue, Plato reveals his belief that poetry is an inspired art form and that its power comes from the gods. He also suggests that poets must be trained in the knowledge of the gods if they are to produce meaningful work. The dialogue continues to be highly influential in philosophical and literary circles, as it offers powerful insight into the nature of creativity and the divine. This new edition is based on the 1892 translation by Benjamin Jowett (1817-1893) of Plato's classic work. This is a reading edition and does not include the scholarly Stephanus numberings. Plato (428-348 BCE) was a renowned philosopher, mathematician, and writer of Ancient Greece. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Western philosophy, and his works have been studied for over two millennia. Plato's writings explored topics such as justice, beauty, and virtue, and he is credited with founding the Academy of Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is best known for his dialogues, which featured characters such as Socrates and discussed subjects such as metaphysics and ethics. Plato's writings have had a profound impact on Western thought, and his ideas are still debated and discussed today. He was a student of Socrates, and his works were largely shaped by Socrates' teachings. Plato's legacy lives on in the form of his works, which continue to inspire and influence scholars and thinkers across the world.