Volume 01
Know Thyself
The Socratic Dialogues
Plato
Socrates was sentenced to death for asking too many questions. He chose hemlock. Know Thyself gathers four of Plato's dialogues on the trial and the examined life.
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Sentenced to death for asking too many questions, Socrates chose hemlock. His one question: do you actually know yourself? Know Thyself gathers four of Plato's dialogues on the trial of Socrates and the examined life.
Daimon Classics is a series of philosophical texts adapted for modern readers, published by Daimon, an imprint of Alexandria Solutions LLC, under the Know Your Ethos brand.
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