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Crito

by Plato

Philosophy

Open Library OL51934W

It depicts a conversation between Socrates and his wealthy friend Crito of Alopece regarding justice (δικαιοσύνη), injustice (ἀδικία), and the appropriate response to injustice. Crito stays with Socrates' imprisonment, just after the events of the Apology.

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