Socrates
An important philosopher and public figure in Athens in the fourth century BC. Socrates’ philosophical practice always involves engaging others in dialogue, interrogating them by asking questions in order to challenge their existing beliefs (a…
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Crito
A wealthy and well-connected young Athenian who is friends with Socrates. Throughout the dialogue, he aims to convince Socrates to make use of his (Crito’s) substantial resources to escape the Athenian prison and resettle…
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