Crito

Crito is a dialogue by Plato that explores justice, law, and morality. It follows the conversation between Socrates and his friend Crito, who is attempting to persuade Socrates to escape from prison. Crito argues that it is unjust for Socrates to remain in prison when he could easily escape, and Socrates responds by exploring questions of justice, the laws of the state, and the morality of disobeying them. Through this dialogue, Plato examines the nature of justice, morality, and the obligations of citizens to their government. This classic work of philosophy is essential reading for anyone interested in exploring the ideas of justice, law, and morality. This new edition is based on the 1892 translation by Benjamin Jowett (1817-1893) of Plato’s classic work. Plato (428-348 BCE) was a renowned philosopher, mathematician, and writer of Ancient Greece. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Western philosophy, and his works have been studied for over two millennia. Plato’s writings explored topics such as justice, beauty, and virtue, and he is credited with founding the Academy of Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is best known for his dialogues, which featured characters such as Socrates and discussed subjects such as metaphysics and ethics. Plato’s writings have had a profound impact on Western thought, and his ideas are still debated and discussed today. He was a student of Socrates, and his works were largely shaped by Socrates’ teachings. Plato’s legacy lives on in the form of his works, which continue to inspire and influence scholars and thinkers across the world.