Apology of Socrates and Crito: With Extracts From the Phaedo and Symposium and From Xenophon's Memorabilia

By Plato

This book was first published in 1885 and contained Plato's Apology and Crilo. Its editor, Professor Louis Dyer, subsequently removed his residence to England. When the editors Of the Cole lege Series Of Greek Authors determined last year to issue a new edition, Professor Dyer felt that he was not sufficiently acquainted with the changes in conditions Of collegiate instruction in Greek that have occurred in America during the past twenty years to undertake the task, and committed it to Professor Seymour. The new edition contains, in addition to the Apology and Crito, extracts from Plato's Phaedo and Symposium and from Xenophon's Memorabilia. Professor Seymour rewrote the introduction and the commentary on the first two dialogues, and added a commentary on the extracts and a vocabulary. The book was practically finished and nearly all in type before his death. The editors Of the College Series had hoped that Professor Dyer.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Release date: Nov 6, 2017

Plato

Plato (aprox. 424-327 BC), a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle, is commonly regarded as the centermost figure of Western philosophy. During the Classical period of Ancient Greece he was based in Athens where he founded his Academy and created the Platonist school of thought. His works are among the most influential in Western history, commanding interest and challenging readers of every era and background since they were composed.