{"product_id":"the-trial-and-death-of-socrates-by-plato-paperback","title":"The Trial and Death of Socrates, by Plato (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection of four dialogues-\u003cem\u003eEuthyphro\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eApology\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrito\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePhaedo\u003c\/em\u003e-captures the essence of Socratic philosophy during the final days of Socrates' life. These works explore themes of justice, piety, civil disobedience, and the immortality of the soul. Plato provides a vivid portrayal of Socrates' trial, his steadfast commitment to his principles, and his composed acceptance of death, offering timeless insights into the nature of morality and the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classical Athenian philosopher Socrates was tried in 399 BCE on the basis of two notoriously ambiguous charges: corrupting the youth and impiety (in Greek, asebeia). A majority of the 501 dikasts (Athenian citizen-jurors) voted to convict him. Socrates was ultimately sentenced to death by drinking a hemlock-based liquid. This well-known account of the trial is by Plato, one of Socrates' students and a famous philosopher in his own right. Whether Socrates was punished unjustly is a contested issue which to this day inspires discussions about the nature and meaning of justice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184479568081,"sku":"9781434423542","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781434423542_FC.jpg?v=1784070991","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/the-trial-and-death-of-socrates-by-plato-paperback","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}