The Phaedo is acknowledged to be one of Plato's greatest masterpieces showing him both as a philosopher & as a dramatist at the height of his powers For its moving account of the execution of Socrates the Phaedo ranks among the supreme literary achievements of antiquity It is also a seminal document for many ideas deeply ingrained in western culture & provides one of the best introductions to Plato's thought This new edition is a revised version of the Clarendon Press translation & is eminently suitable for readers new to Plato & ideal for classroom use thanks to the provision of Stephanus page & letter numbering ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more