The Last Days of Socrates by Plato

The Last Days of Socrates

Plato with E.V. Rieu (Contributor)

200 pages first pub -400 (editions) user-added

nonfiction classics history philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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The trial and death of Socrates (469-399 BCE) have almost as central a place in Western consciousness as the trial and death of Jesus. In four superb dialogues, Plato provides the classic account. Euthyphro finds Socrates outside the court-house, ...

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reflective 82%
informative 65%
challenging 56%
inspiring 36%
sad 17%
hopeful 10%
funny 8%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

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medium 38%
fast 12%

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