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The Final Days of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito and Phaedo

This book includes the dialogues Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo, which are part of Plato's philosophical writings. These dialogues explore themes of justice, virtue, and the nature of morality, featuring Socrates as the central figure. more

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Plato (428 BC - 348 BC) was a prominent Greek philosopher, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. He founded the Academy, which was the first institution of higher education in the Western world. Plato's philosophy, centered around the theory of Forms, emphasized the importance of reason and morality. more

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