VOLUME 1 APOLOGY OF SOCRATES: The trial of the great philosopher and his defense in court, where he reaches absolute consistency of words and actions. The accusation against him and his response to it.

CRITO: Socrates, imprisoned after his condemnation, learns that his death is imminent. The harm that the wrongdoer's behavior causes to himself. The absolute prohibition of retaliating against wrongdoing. Submission to the law of the city. Expression of the highest principles of Socratic ethics.

PHAEDO: Plato's dialogue "On the Soul." The last moments of Socrates and his serene demeanor just before his death. The discussion and arguments for the immortality of the soul.