The trial and death of Socrates (469-399 BCE) have almost as central a place in Western consciousness as the trial and death of Jesus. In four superb dialogues, Plato provides the classic account.
The Last Days of Socrates
Chronology
Preface
General Introduction
Further Reading
A Note on the Texts
EuthyphroHoliness
Socrates in Confrontation
ApologyJustice and Duty (i)
Socrates Speaks at his Trial
CritoJustice and Duty (ii)
Socrates in Prison
PhaedoWisdom and the Soul
Socrates about to Die
Postscript: The Theory of Ideas in the Phaedo
Notes
Index