Month: June 2023
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Plato’s Crito – An Argument Between Friends
Summary A direct follow up to Plato’s Apology, Crito takes place after Socrates’ trial. The Greek state of Athens, through a jury of 500 Athenians has ruled that he is guilty and has scheduled him for execution. Crito, a wealthy and influential Athenian, is a loyal friend and an ardent supporter of Socrates and visits him in prison […]
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Plato’s Apology – The Founding Texts of the West
An Explanation of the Significance of Plato’s Apology on Western Civilization.