Crito by Plato [PDF]
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Crito reaches the prison at dawn, with money for an escape already raised, and finds Socrates sound asleep. Crito is the conversation that follows, in which Socrates turns down the way out and lets the laws of Athens make the case against it.
This version of Crito in PDF is our own edition from Project Aldus: the complete dialogue in Benjamin Jowett's translation, laid out so you can come back to an argument and find it again without hunting.
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Crito by Plato
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Information: Crito
- Author: Plato.
- Publication Date: Around 399 B.C.
- Main Characters:
- Socrates: Philosopher.
- Crito: Friend and follower of Socrates.
- Brief Summary: "Crito" is a dialogue that takes place in the prison of Athens, where Socrates awaits his execution. Crito tries to persuade Socrates to escape, but Socrates argues that it is unjust to disobey the laws of the city despite the circumstances.
- Thematic Analysis: "Crito" explores themes such as obedience to the law, justice, morality, and the acceptance of the consequences of our actions.
- Historical Context: "Crito" is set in Athens during the classical period of ancient Greece. This dialogue reflects the trial and death sentence of Socrates, who was accused of corrupting the youth and disrespecting the city's gods. It is a work that showcases the philosophy and thinking of Plato, as well as the influence of Socrates on Athenian society.
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