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the grube translation,
By patrick moore (Anthem, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Trial and Death of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Death Scene from Phaedo (Paperback)
The e-book download shown above is the older, Jowett translation and not the more recent Grube Translation, so be careful when ordering, especially when ordering used. Both translations are now available spoken on tape (which may bring tears to your eyes!), so when ordering, be aware of which translation you are getting.
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the Grube translation,
By patrick moore (Anthem, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Trial and Death of Socrates: Apology, Phaedo (Audio CD)
Note that the e-book download shown above is not the most current translation by Grube, but the older Jowett translation. Make sure to look for the newer translations when ordering, especially used editions.
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The Platonic Core,
By J.W.K (Nagano, Japan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Trial and Death of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Death Scene from Phaedo (Paperback)
For those of you who must have it all, buy PLATO COMPLETE WORKS, edited by John M. Cooper. Personally, I would save your [money] and just buy this. I have read and reviewed many other Platonic texts, but I really don't think you need anything else. This is the irreducible core of Platonic Goodness. THE TRIAL AND DEATH OF SOCRATES is a compilation four dialogues: the "Euthyphro," the "Apology," "Crito," and the "Phaedo". As the title clearly states, these four dialogues convey the story - and philosophical debate - that surrounded Socates' trial and death. In these dialogues we find Socrates defending the righteousness of his actions and views, and tearing away at his prosecutors with the skill of expert lawyer. His only weapon being the truth. In spite of, or perhaps because these four dialogues were written while Plato was still a middle-aged man (as opposed to the "Republic" and the "Laws," which are thought to be his more formulated philosophical expressions), they absolutely sizzle. The text bleeds with life, and so-called Socratic method of endless penetrating questions is here exemplified in the most dire of occasions - Socrates defense against the State of Athens. It is in these dialogues that Plato expresses the core of philosopohy: a committment to truth, beauty and justice, and the the supreme tenent: "The unexamined life is not worth living." That said, if you still yearn for more Plato after reading these dialogues, grab a copy of Allan Bloom's translation of THE REPUBLIC. It is currently the best English translation available, and you will still be saving [money] over an edition of Plato's complete works.
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