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Plato: The Trial of Socrates

Socrates questions a man about holiness, defends his life before a jury, and refuses to escape from prison.

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Volume: 6 of the 1990 set
Author: Plato (c. 428–348 BC)
Work: Euthyphro, Apology and Crito written after 399 BC

Ideas: Justice and fairness Facing death Duty and conscience Conversation and dialogue

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