Five Dialogues

Definitely recommend!! Goes through Socrates' trial, and his decision to remain in prison despite being able to break out and escape. I found Apology and Crito most interesting, although Socrates is a bit unbearable in his explanation of why avoiding his unjust death penalty would destroy his moral integrity. Didn't agree with his argument for his obligation to the state/society in which he was raised.

Also kinda thought it was funny that none of these dialogues are quite a balanced conversation... all just Socrates aura farming.

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