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2022-12-16
Public domain in the USA.
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Plato
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Πλάτων
Noordewier, Michiel Jan
1806
1865
Crito: Een dialoog van Plato
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"Crito: Een dialoog van Plato" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in ancient times, likely during the 4th century BC. This work is centered around Socrates, who is confined in prison and facing execution. The dialogue explores themes of justice, duty, and the nature of the laws as Socrates deliberates the moral implications of escaping rather than accepting his fate. At the start of the dialogue, Socrates is asleep in his prison cell when Crito, his wealthy friend, arrives to inform him of the impending arrival of a ship from Delos, which signifies that Socrates will soon be executed. Crito urges Socrates to escape, fearing that others might blame him for not helping Socrates avoid death. However, Socrates responds calmly and insists on examining the situation through the lens of righteousness and justice rather than succumbing to public opinion or fear. Crito’s plea sets the stage for a deeper philosophical exploration of moral obligation, the integrity of laws, and the essence of true justice in the face of societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Philosophy, Ancient
Justice -- Early works to 1800
Dialogues, Greek -- Translations into Dutch
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