The Last Days of Socrates (9780140449280)

Euthyphro/Apology/Crito/Phaedo

'Nothing can harm a good man either in life or after death'

The trial and condemnation of Socrates on charges of heresy and corrupting young minds is a defining moment in the history of classical Athens. In tracing these events through four dialogues, Plato also developed his own philosophy of a life guided by self-responsibility. Euthyphro finds Socrates outside the court-house, debating the nature of piety, while the Apology is his robust rebuttal of the charges against him. In the Crito, awaiting execution in prison, Socrates counters the arguments of friends urging him to escape. Finally, in the Phaedo, he is shown calmly confident in the face of death.

Translated by HUGH TREDENNICK and HAROLD TARRANT with an Introduction and notes by HAROLD TARRANT

Product details

• Format Paperback | 304 pages
• Dimensions 129 x 198 x 17mm | 224g
• Publication date 01 May 2003
• Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
• Imprint PENGUIN CLASSICS
• Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
• Language English
• Edition Statement Revised ed.
• Illustrations note further reading, notes, index
• ISBN10 0140449280
• ISBN13 9780140449280
• Bestsellers rank 29,868

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