Plato and the Trial of Socrates

Plato is the most important philosopher in the history of Western philosophy. This guidebook introduces and examines his three dialogues that deal with the death of Socrates:Euthphryo,ApologyandCrito. These dialogues are widely regarded as the closest exposition of Socrates' ideas. Plato and the Trial of Socratesintroduces and assesses: * Plato's life and the background to the three dialogues * The ideas and text in the three dialogues * Plato's continuing importance to philosophy Plato and the Trial of Socrateswill be ideal for anyone coming to Plato or the three dialogues for the first time.