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Plato's Euthyphro, Apology and Crito (The Theater of the Mind, Volume 2)
Plato's Euthyphro Apology and Crito - The Theater of the Mind, Volume 2 Author:Plato An unabridged dramatization of Plato's dialogues in modern English. Professional actors play the characters of Socrates, Euthyphro, Melitus, and Crito. These dialogues are among the best philosophical works of all time. In dramatic terms, they form a trilogy. As Socrates approaches the court to defend himself against the charge of atheism, he ... more »meets Euthyphro, an expert on religious matters. Euthyphro believes that ethics should be based on religion. Socrates examines that belief. In the Apology, Socrates is on trial for his life. He uses this occasion to probe fundamental questions that all human beings face. Is it better to suffer injustice and die, or commit injustice and live? In Crito, Socrates discusses that choice and probes the foundations of civil and moral law, providing an answer as relevant to our time as to his.« less