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Socrates' Defence

By Plato
Series: Penguin Little Black Classics
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Socrates' Defence by Plato is a philosophical dialogue that captures the speech Socrates delivered during his trial for impiety and corrupting the youth. The text depicts Socrates' arguments and his steadfast belief in philosophy as a pursuit of truth and virtue, illustrating his defence against the charges brought against him in ancient Athens.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this work if you are intrigued by philosophical dialogues and the exploration of profound moral and ethical questions. Perfect for those who appreciate ancient Greek philosophy and seek to understand the historical context of Socratic thought, this book offers timeless reflections on justice, integrity, and the examined life.

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Socrates' Defence

Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy, this book details the final plea of author's beloved mentor.

Sentenced to death for corrupting the youth of ancient Athens, Socrates, Plato's teacher, founded western philosophy.

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Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary

Socrates' Defence

'I'll stop doing it as soon as I understand what I'm doing.'

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141397641

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Christopher Rowe

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 54g

Pages: 64

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Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Plato Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

About the Author

Plato (474 BC-347 BC). Plato's works available in Penguin Classics are Republic, The Last Days of Socrates, The Laws, Phaedrus, Protagoras and Meno, Timaeus and Critias, Theaetetus, Early Socratic Dialogues, The Symposium and Gorgias.

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