A review by joseph_hodgson
Defence of Socrates, Euthyphro, Crito by Plato

I believe that either this or Plato's Meno is usable as a springboard into the field of philosophy. Formatted chronologically; the book begins very much like in the Meno, with an exposition of the Socratic method in investigating the nature of piety (unveiling the intriguing Euthyphro dilemma) and after in the Defense presenting a sound justification for the subject of philosophical inquiry. The Crito throws in Plato's first thoughts on political obligation and conclusively the texts, with their accompanying essays, make for a very intellectually inspiring read.