Crito

Plato

A dialogue in which Socrates, imprisoned and facing execution, discusses with his friend Crito whether he should escape. Through philosophical argument, Socrates demonstrates that justice requires him to accept his sentence and remain loyal to Athens and its laws.

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Introduction
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Benjamin Jowett's introduction contextualizing Socrates' character as the ideal citizen obedient to law.
The Dialogue
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Socrates and Crito debate whether Socrates should escape prison, culminating in Socrates' reasoned rejection of escape.