The Trial and Death of Socrates
Apr 2026 · Arcturus Publishing
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'The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our ways - I to die, and you to live. Which is better God only knows.'
Socrates is one of the great figures of Western history and the founding father of its philosophical tradition. In the Dialogues, by his pupil and fellow philosopher Plato, a fascinating portrait emerges of a man who spurned material wealth and believed above all in learning and inquiry. Apology, Crito and Phaedo recount Socrates' trial on charges of 'corrupting the youth' of Athens, his defiance of the court, and his last days in jail passed in discussion with friends. They form an excellent introduction to a courageous and captivating figure who paid with his life for the right to free thought.
This edition contains an introduction by Dr Emma Woolerton and the text of the acclaimed translation by classicist Benjamin Jowett.
Socrates is one of the great figures of Western history and the founding father of its philosophical tradition. In the Dialogues, by his pupil and fellow philosopher Plato, a fascinating portrait emerges of a man who spurned material wealth and believed above all in learning and inquiry. Apology, Crito and Phaedo recount Socrates' trial on charges of 'corrupting the youth' of Athens, his defiance of the court, and his last days in jail passed in discussion with friends. They form an excellent introduction to a courageous and captivating figure who paid with his life for the right to free thought.
This edition contains an introduction by Dr Emma Woolerton and the text of the acclaimed translation by classicist Benjamin Jowett.
'The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our ways - I to die, and you to live. Which is better God only knows.'
Socrates is one of the great figures of Western history and the founding father of its philosophical tradition. In the Dialogues, by his pupil and fellow philosopher Plato, a fasc...
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Plato was born into a wealthy Athenian family between 429 and 427BC. After the death of his teacher Socrates in 399bc, Plato travelled around Greece and Asia Minor before returning to Athens to found an Academy dedicated to philosophical, mathematical and political learning. Thirty-five dialogues have been ascribed to Plato, the most famous of which are those relating to the trial and death of Socrates, and The Republic. Plato dedicated his life to teaching and writing, and died around 347BC.
Plato was born into a wealthy Athenian family between 429 and 427BC. After the death of his teacher Socrates in 399bc, Plato travelled around Greece and Asia Minor before returning to Athens to found an Academy dedicated to philosophical, mathematical and political learning. Thirty-five dialogues...
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