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The Apology and Related Dialogues (Paperback)
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The Apology and Related Dialogues (Paperback)
Series: Broadview Editions
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Socrates, the first of the great ancient Greek philosophers, left
no written works. What survives of his philosophical thought are
second-hand descriptions of his teachings and
conversations-including, most famously, the accounts of his trial
and execution composed by his friend, student, and philosophical
successor, Plato. These dialogues, though fallible as historical
record, contain some of the most fascinating and well-known
arguments in Western philosophy, and offer a dramatic picture of
Socrates as uncompromising in the face of death. In Euthyphro,
Socrates examines the concept of piety, and displays his propensity
for questioning Athenian authorities. Such audacity is not without
consequence, and in the Apology we find Socrates defending himself
in court against charges of impiety and corruption of the youth.
Crito depicts Socrates choosing to accept the resulting death
sentence, rather than escape Athens and avoid execution. All three
dialogues are included here, as is the final scene of Phaedo, in
which the sentence is carried out. Woods and Pack's new translation
strikes a fine balance between literal exactness and readability,
and thorough annotations make Plato's prose more accessible than
ever before. A non-technical introduction sets the stage for new
readers, detailing the historical context of Plato's writing, and
offering useful background information.
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