Crito by Plato
Description
🌟📘 Welcome to Chillbooks, where we bring classic philosophy to life in a serene and focused listening experience. In today’s session, we present “Crito” by Plato, a powerful dialogue on justice, duty, and the relationship between the individual and the state. Featuring full on-screen subtitles, this audiobook allows you to follow along closely as Socrates discusses profound ethical questions that remain relevant today.
🔖 About “Crito”
In “Crito”, Plato presents a dialogue between Socrates and his friend Crito, who urges Socrates to escape from prison and avoid his execution. The conversation delves into themes of justice, law, and moral integrity, as Socrates defends his decision to accept the verdict of the Athenian court, even at the cost of his own life. It is one of the great works of philosophical literature, exploring the responsibilities of the individual within society and the nature of justice itself.
🌟 About Plato
Plato (427–347 BCE) was one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. A student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle, his dialogues have shaped our understanding of ethics, politics, and metaphysics. “Crito” is part of Plato’s writings on the final days of Socrates, providing insight into the philosopher’s thoughts on law, society, and morality.
🌄 Subtitled Audiobook for Engaged Listening
This audiobook features full on-screen subtitles, allowing you to follow along as you listen to the dialogue between Socrates and Crito. The accompanying visuals offer a calm, reflective atmosphere that enhances your understanding of the ethical debates explored in the text.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
06:54 - Crito and Socrates Debate Justice and Duty
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📘 Join the debate on justice and duty with Socrates in Plato’s ‘Crito,’ fully subtitled for a thoughtful and immersive experience at Chillbooks.