Publisher's Synopsis
Plato's Apology of Socrates and Crito is a book that contains two of Plato's most famous dialogues. The Apology of Socrates is a defense of Socrates against the charges of impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. The Crito is a dialogue between Socrates and his friend Crito, who is trying to convince Socrates to escape from prison. The book is accompanied by critical and exegetical notes, which provide commentary on the text and explain its historical and philosophical context. The introductory notices give background information on the life and works of Plato, as well as the historical context in which the dialogues were written. The book also includes a logical analysis of the Apology, which breaks down the argument and examines its structure and validity. This analysis helps readers to better understand the philosophical ideas and arguments presented in the text. Overall, Plato's Apology of Socrates and Crito is a comprehensive and insightful examination of two of Plato's most important dialogues, and is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or classical literature.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.
