Plato's Last Days of Socrates

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The Last Days of Socrates comprises four dialogues—Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo—that detail the trial and death of Socrates.

Euthyphro sees Socrates awaiting his trial for impiety and questioning Euthyphro’s definition of piety.

Apology is Socrates’ defense speech at his trial.

Crito portrays Socrates in prison, refusing to escape despite his friend Crito's urging.

Finally, Phaedo recounts Socrates’ last hours as he discusses the immortality of the soul before drinking hemlock.

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