The Trial And Death Of Socrates

The Trial and Death of Socrates is a collection of four philosophical dialogues written by Plato in the 4th century BCE. The book includes the Euthyphron, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo, which explore the ideas and teachings of the famous Greek philosopher, Socrates. The Euthyphron is a dialogue between Socrates and a young man named Euthyphron, in which they discuss the nature of piety and morality. The Apology is Socrates' defense speech during his trial in which he faces charges of corrupting the youth and impiety. The Crito is a conversation between Socrates and his friend Crito, who offers to help him escape from prison after he is sentenced to death. The Phaedo is a dialogue between Socrates and his disciples on the day of his execution, in which they discuss the nature of the soul and the afterlife. The Trial and Death of Socrates is considered a classic of Western philosophy and is still widely read and studied today. It provides an insight into the mind and teachings of one of the most influential philosophers in history, as well as the political and social context in which he lived.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.