Apology of Socrates Crito, Phaedo

This collection of dialogues from ancient Greece presents the trial and execution of Socrates, one of the most influential philosophers in history. In The Apology of Socrates, Socrates defends himself against charges of impiety and corrupting the youth. In Crito, Socrates discusses the decision to escape from prison with his friend and student Crito. In Phaedo, Socrates discusses the nature of the soul and the afterlife before his execution.