The Last Days of Socrates

Plato, Christopher Rowe, Christopher Rowe , Christopher Rowe

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Penguin
13 January 2011

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Philosophy; Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Penguin Black Classics

Plato's riveting account of the trial and death of Socrates, in a new translation by Christopher Rowe

'Consider just this, and give your minds to this alone- whether or not what I say is just'

Plato's account of Socrates' trial and death (399 BC) is a significant moment in Classical literature and the life of Classical Athens. In these four dialogues, Plato develops the Socratic belief in responsibility for one's self and shows Socrates living and dying under his philosophy. In Euthyphro, Socrates debates goodness outside the courthouse; Apology sees him in court, rebutting all charges of impiety; in Crito, he refuses an entreaty to escape from prison; and in Phaedo,

Socrates faces his impending death with calmness and skilful discussion

of immortality.

Christopher Rowe's introduction to his powerful new translation examines the book's themes of identity and confrontation, and explores how its content is less historical fact than a promotion of Plato's Socratic philosophy.

By: Plato
Notes by: Christopher Rowe
Introduction by: Christopher Rowe
Translated by: Christopher Rowe
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 191g
ISBN: 9780140455496
ISBN 10: 0140455493
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 13 January 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Plato (c. 427-347 b.c.) founded the Academy in Athens, the prototype of all Western universities, and wrote more than twenty philosophical dialogues. Christopher Rowe is professor of Greek at the University of Durham.