Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Plato and the Trial of Socrates

Plato is the most important philosopher in the history of Western philosophy. This guidebook introduces and examines his three dialogues that deal with the death of Socrates: Euthphryo, Apology and Crito. These dialogues are widely regarded as the closest exposition of Socrates' ideas.

Plato and the Trial of Socrates introduces and assesses:

* Plato's life and the background to the three dialogues

* The ideas and text in the three dialogues

* Plato's continuing importance to philosophy

Plato and the Trial of Socrates will be ideal for anyone coming to Plato or the three dialogues for the first time.