Why It's Lindy
The short dialogue that makes civil disobedience morally difficult. Socrates refuses an easy escape because a life saved by injustice would betray the very philosophy he defended at trial. Every serious argument about law, conscience, citizenship, and principled refusal still has to pass through Crito.
About This Volume
A compact Socratic dialogue set in Socrates' prison cell, where Crito urges him to escape and Socrates examines whether justice permits disobeying the laws of Athens.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read Crito?
The short dialogue that makes civil disobedience morally difficult. Socrates refuses an easy escape because a life saved by injustice would betray the very philosophy he defended at trial. Every serious argument about law, conscience, citizenship, and principled refusal still has to pass through Crito.
What is Crito about?
A compact Socratic dialogue set in Socrates' prison cell, where Crito urges him to escape and Socrates examines whether justice permits disobeying the laws of Athens.
