The Last Days of Socrates
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This book is a compilation of four dialogues: *Euthyphro*, *Apology*, *Crito*, and *Phaedo*.
These dialogues detail the final days of Socrates, from his trial to his execution.
In *Euthyphro*, Socrates discusses the nature of piety.
*The Apology* presents Socrates's defense against charges of impiety and corrupting the youth.
*Crito* explores Socrates's decision not to escape from prison, arguing that he must obey the laws of Athens.
*Phaedo* delves into the nature of the human soul and Socrates's arguments for its immortality.
These dialogues are central to Western philosophy, examining critical questions about ethics, law, and the human condition.
These dialogues detail the final days of Socrates, from his trial to his execution.
In *Euthyphro*, Socrates discusses the nature of piety.
*The Apology* presents Socrates's defense against charges of impiety and corrupting the youth.
*Crito* explores Socrates's decision not to escape from prison, arguing that he must obey the laws of Athens.
*Phaedo* delves into the nature of the human soul and Socrates's arguments for its immortality.
These dialogues are central to Western philosophy, examining critical questions about ethics, law, and the human condition.
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