Crito by Plato

Crito by Plato is a philosophical dialogue about justice, law, duty, and civil obedience. The dialogue takes place in prison after Socrates has been sentenced to death, while his friend Crito urges him to escape. Socrates refuses, arguing that one must not answer injustice with injustice. He reasons that he has lived under the laws of Athens and should not destroy their authority when they rule against him. The work presents a powerful conflict between personal survival and moral principle. Crito remains one of the classic texts on conscience, citizenship, and the obligation to obey law.