Last Days of Socrates
A new translation of Plato's four-part dialogue that eulogizes the genius of his mentor Socrates.\ Plato's account of Socrates' trial and death in 399 BC represents a significant moment in Western literature as well as a watershed in the life of ancient Athens. In these four dialogues, Plato develops the Socratic belief in responsibility for one's self and shows Socrates- condemned to suicide by his fellow Athenians-living and dying under his own philosophy. In Euthyphro, Socrates debates...
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A new translation of Plato's four-part dialogue that eulogizes the genius of his mentor Socrates. Plato's account of Socrates' trial and death in 399 BC represents a significant moment in Western literature as well as a watershed in the life of ancient Athens. In these four dialogues, Plato develops the Socratic belief in responsibility for one's self and shows Socrates- condemned to suicide by his fellow Athenians-living and dying under his own philosophy. In Euthyphro, Socrates debates goodness outside the courthouse; Apology sees him in court, rebutting all charges of impiety; in Crito, he refuses an entreaty to escape from prison; and in Phaedo, Socrates faces his impending death with calmness and a skillful discussion of immortality.
The Last Days of Socrates Chronology Preface General Introduction Further Reading A Note on the Texts\ Euthyphro—Holiness\ Socrates in Confrontation\ Apology—Justice and Duty (i)\ Socrates Speaks at his Trial\ Crito—Justice and Duty (ii)\ Socrates in Prison\ Phaedo—Wisdom and the Soul\ Socrates about to Die\ Postscript: The Theory of Ideas in the Phaedo\ Notes Index
