The Trial and Death of Socrates: Four Dialogues Summary
Plato

The Trial and Death of Socrates: Four Dialogues Summary

This collection of conversations between classical Greek philosopher Socrates and those who question and/or challenge him is one of the earliest, and most significant, works of philosophy in history. Written by Plato, a pupil of Socrates and a noted philosopher in his own right, the four dialogues in this collection take place over a period of time from the beginnings of Socrates' trial in Athens to the day of his...

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