Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates
by Plato
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The *Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates* are three of Plato's dialogues that detail the final days of the philosopher Socrates. In the *Apology*, Socrates defends himself against charges of corrupting the youth and impiety during his trial, offering a powerful argument for the examined life and the pursuit of virtue. The *Crito* presents a discussion between Socrates and his friend Crito, who urges him to escape from prison to avoid execution, but Socrates argues for the importance of justice and adhering to the laws of the state. The *Phaedo* is set on the last day of Socrates' life and e...
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