Platonis Euthyphro Apologia Socratis Crito (1861)

Platonis Euthyphro Apologia Socratis Crito is a book written by Plato and published in 1861. The book is a collection of three dialogues - Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito - that explore the life and teachings of Socrates, one of the most influential philosophers in history. In Euthyphro, Socrates engages in a conversation with Euthyphro, a young man who claims to know everything about piety and impiety. Socrates challenges Euthyphro's knowledge and asks him to define piety, leading to a deeper discussion about the nature of morality and the gods.In Apology, Socrates defends himself against charges of impiety and corrupting the youth. He argues that he has been falsely accused and that his teachings are aimed at improving the moral character of his fellow citizens. The dialogue provides a powerful insight into Socrates' philosophy and his unwavering commitment to truth and justice.In Crito, Socrates is faced with a difficult decision - whether to escape from prison or accept his punishment of death. Crito, one of Socrates' closest friends, urges him to flee, but Socrates refuses, arguing that it would be unjust and dishonorable. The dialogue explores the themes of loyalty, duty, and the role of the individual in society.Overall, Platonis Euthyphro Apologia Socratis Crito is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.