"The Trial and Death of Socrates" by Plato

A true mirror to the visage of humanity and its qualities and downfalls, The Trial and Death of Socrates, by Plato, uses its complex and profound themes to create a stark image in the mind of the reader and presents many simple to complex, controversial issues that the human race only pretends to understand, yet acts on. The book itself was written nearly two thousand and four hundred years ago in ancient Greece, yet it …

…have shown which side he believed in, but he related what he talked about to humanity beautifully. Although written thousands of years ago, the teachings of Socrates still pertain to the modern world. The Trial and Death of Socrates, introduces many new ideas and perspectives on the outlook of humanity's mentalities and issues. This enlightenment to readers is the major quality that allows this book to become very worthy in appraisal. Written by Ryan Gonet.