Crito
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- Synopsis
- It depicts a conversation between Socrates and his wealthy friend Crito regarding justice (δικαιοσύνη), injustice (ἀδικία), and the appropriate response to injustice. Socrates thinks that injustice may not be answered with injustice, and refuses Crito's offer to finance his escape from prison. This dialogue contains an ancient statement of the social contract theory of government.
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- ISBN-13:
- 9781911429913
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- Date of Addition:
- 06/30/16
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- Language:
- English
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- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy, Politics and Government
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- This book is in the public domain and is freely available to all.
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