Euthyphro/Apology/Crito

An unabridged oral dramatization of Plato’s dialogue in modern English. Professional actors play the characters of Socrates, Euthyphro, Meletus, and Crito. These dialogues are among the best known philosophical works of all time. In dramatic terms, they form a trilogy. The first shows Socrates in action as he enters the courthouse for his own trial. He meets Euthyphro, who has come to indict his own father for murder, and Socrates questions him about the nature of justice and his grounds for taking action against his father. Then Socrates’ defense emerges as he answers the charges that he is an atheist and that he has corrupted young people through his kind of education. Finally, in the Crito Socrates is offered a chance to escape from Athens and avoid the death sentence imposed by his fellow citizens. He and Crito discuss the wisdom of going into exile and probe the ultimate foundations of law.