Crito
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The book "Crito" by the ancient philosopher Plato is one of his dialogical works, in which ethical issues are discussed. The dialogue takes place in a prison cell, where Crito's friend comes to convince Socrates not to commit suicide. One night after receiving the death sentence, Socrates has a conversation with his friend about moral principles and the relationship to the law, expressing his position on responsibility to society. This dialogue is a complex masterpiece of ancient Greek philosophy that leaves the reader open to many interpretations and opinions about morality and justice.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Plato
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 1999-03-01
- Title
- Crito
- Translator
- Benjamin Jowett
- Subject
- B
Classical literature
Dialogues, Greek -- Translations into English
Justice -- Early works to 1800
PA
Philosophy, Ancient
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The book "Crito" by the ancient philosopher Plato is one of his dialogical works, in which ethical issues are discussed. The dialogue takes place in a prison ce...