Plato's Apology Of Socrates And Crito

Plato's Apology of Socrates and Crito is a book that includes two of Plato's most famous dialogues, the Apology and the Crito. The Apology is an account of Socrates' defense against the charges of corrupting the youth and impiety, which ultimately led to his execution. The Crito is a dialogue between Socrates and his friend Crito, who attempts to persuade Socrates to escape from prison before his execution. This edition of the book, published in 1886, includes critical and exegetical notes, introductory notices, and a logical analysis of the Apology. The notes provide commentary on the text, helping readers to better understand the arguments and ideas presented by Socrates and other characters. The introductory notices provide context and background information on the historical and philosophical context in which the dialogues were written. The logical analysis of the Apology is a detailed examination of the argumentation and reasoning used by Socrates in his defense. This analysis aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the philosophical principles underlying Socrates' defense, as well as the rhetorical strategies he employed to persuade his audience. Overall, Plato's Apology of Socrates and Crito is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, ancient history, or classical literature. It offers a fascinating insight into the life and ideas of one of the most influential philosophers of all time, and provides a window into the intellectual and cultural milieu of ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.