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About The Book: "The Apology of Socrates, The Crito, and Part of The Phaedo," compiles three dialogues authored by the renowned ancient Greek philosopher, Plato. The initial dialogue, "The Apology of Socrates," functions as Socrates' defense against charges of impiety and corrupting youth, which ultimately led to his trial and execution. Following Socrates' sentencing, the second dialogue, "The Crito," delves into the dilemma of whether he should escape imprisonment or accept his prescribed punishment. In the third dialogue, "Part of The Phaedo," Socrates engages in a conversation with his companions on the day of his execution, exploring topics such as the nature of the soul and the afterlife. This book provides a captivating glimpse into the philosophical perspectives of Socrates and Plato, retaining its significance in the study of ancient Greek philosophy. About The Author: Plato, the ancient Greek thinker born in Athens approximately between 428/427 and 424/423 BC, established the Academy—a institution devoted to disseminating the tenets of Platonism. Renowned for introducing groundbreaking written dialogue and dialectic approaches to philosophy, he significantly shaped the field with key ideas such as the Theory of Forms and the notion of Platonic love. Across more than two thousand years, Plato's writings have exerted a profound impact on worldwide culture and philosophy, leaving behind a lasting legacy. The Title 'Socrates A Translation of the Apology, Crito, and parts of the Phaedo written/authored/edited by Plato', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121284080 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 185 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Classic Fiction. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-