The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro; Apology; Crito; Phaedo (Paperback)

The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro; Apology; Crito; Phaedo By Plato, Hugh Tredennick (Translated by), Harold Tarrant (Translated by), Harold Tarrant (Editor), Harold Tarrant (Introduction by), Harold Tarrant (Notes by) Cover Image
By Plato, Hugh Tredennick (Translated by), Harold Tarrant (Translated by), Harold Tarrant (Editor), Harold Tarrant (Introduction by), Harold Tarrant (Notes by)
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The trial and death of Socrates (469-399 BCE) have almost as central a place in Western consciousness as the trial and death of Jesus. In four superb dialogues, Plato provides the classic account. Euthyphro finds Socrates outside the court-house, debating the nature of piety, while the Apology is his robust rebuttal of the charges of impiety and a defence of the philosopher's life. In the Crito, while 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, skilfully arguing the case for the immortality of the soul.

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About the Author


Plato (c.427-347 BC) stands with Socrates and Aristotle as one of the shapers of the whole intellectual tradition of the West. He founded the Academy in Athens, the first permanent institution devoted to philosophical research and teaching, and theprototype of all Western universities. 

Hugh Tredennick was Dean of the Faculty of Arts at London University.

Harold Tarrant is Senior Lecturer in Classics at the Univesity of Sydney.


Product Details
ISBN: 9780140449280
ISBN-10: 0140449280
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication Date: April 29th, 2003
Pages: 304
Language: English
Series: Penguin Classics