Euthyphro. Apology. Crito. Phaedo

Works in this volume recount the circumstances of Socrates¿ trial and execution in 399 BC. Euthyphro attempts to define holiness; Apology is Socrates¿ defense speech; in Crito he discusses justice and defends his refusal to be rescued from prison; Phaedo offers arguments for the immortality of the soul.

About the author

Chris Emlyn-Jones is Emeritus Professor of Classical Studies, The Open University, United Kingdom.William Preddy is Retired Head of Classics, Oakham School, Rutland, United Kingdom.

Summary

Works in this volume recount the circumstances of Socrates’ trial and execution in 399 BC. Euthyphro attempts to define holiness; Apology is Socrates’ defense speech; in Crito he discusses justice and defends his refusal to be rescued from prison; Phaedo offers arguments for the immortality of the soul.

Product details

• Authors: Plato
• Assisted by: Christopher Emlyn-Jones (Translation), William Preddy (Translation), Emlyn-Jones Christopher (Editor and translation), Preddy William (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2017
• EAN: 9780674996878
• ISBN: 978-0-674-99687-8
• No. of pages: 574
• Dimensions: 114 mm x 170 mm x 30 mm
• Series: Loeb Classical Library; Loeb classical library
• Subjects: Education and learning; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500