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    In the third episode of Season 3 of Vital Remnants, McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary L. Gregg II discusses "The Crito" the third of Plato's dialogues in The Last Days of Socrates collection. In "The Crito," we find Socrates in prison, awaiting his execution. Faced with an opportunity to escape, he considers what factors should influence his decision. This dialogue raises questions about justice, public opinion, and democratic rule.

    Corresponding Reading 

    “The Crito” pages 66-81 of Plato, The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo. Translated with Introductions and Notes by Christopher Rowe (New York, Penguin Books, 2010)

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    This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at:

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    Contributors

    Intro: Natalie Smith, McConnell Center Civic Education Coordinator 

    Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director

    Producer: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator 

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