The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo Paperback - 2011
by Plato; Christopher Rowe (Translator); Introduction by Christopher Rowe
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.
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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.
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- Title The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo
- Author Plato; Christopher Rowe (Translator); Introduction by Christopher Rowe
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: Repri
- Pages 256
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group
- Date 2011-01-25
- Features Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780140455496 / 0140455493
- Weight 0.44 lbs (0.20 kg)
- Dimensions 7.73 x 5.13 x 0.63 in (19.63 x 13.03 x 1.60 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region: Greece
- Library of Congress subjects Philosophy, Ancient, Socrates
- Dewey Decimal Code 184
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