Ep. 04: Exploring Plato's Crito
31m | Jan 22, 2022In this episode we explore Plato's Crito, second in the trilogy of Socrates' trial, jail time, and eventual execution. Here, we explore who Crito was, his relationship to Socrates, and the dialogue in the prison cell between the two long time friends. The philosophical question of whether it is better for Socrates to escape or face his punishment is explored. Crito presents his best arguments in order to get his friend out of jail. Socrates, open to debate on the subject, presents his counterarguments on philosophical grounds based on his sense of justice.
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