Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates by Plato

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Author Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE
Commentator Brooks, Edward, 1831-1912
Translator Cary, Henry, 1804-1870
Title Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates
Credits Produced by Ted Garvin, Jussi Kukkonen and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary "Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates" by Plato is a collection of philosophical dialogues written in the early 4th century BC. This significant work captures the essence of Socratic thought through three primary discussions surrounding the trial, moral obligations, and the nature of the soul and immortality, focusing on the key character of Socrates, who defies conventional norms as he confronts his death. At the start of the text, the introduction lays the groundwork for understanding the historical context of Plato's works and highlights his importance in philosophy. The opening dialogue, "Apology," details Socrates’ defense during his trial, where he stands resolutely against accusations of impiety and corruption of youth. Socrates engages with the Athenian jury using logic and rhetorical questioning, stressing the value of wisdom over popular opinion and laying the groundwork for his philosophical principles. The beginning shows Socrates contemplating his wisdom in light of the oracle's declaration, establishing his commitment to the pursuit of truth and justice, setting the stage for the deeper themes explored in the subsequent dialogues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC
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EBook-No. 13726
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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