The Trial of Socrates - by I.F. Stone

The Trial of Socrates by I.F. Stone examines the historical and philosophical context of Socrates' trial and execution in 399 BCE Athens. Stone, a journalist and historian, investigates the charges of impiety and corrupting the youth, drawing on ancient sources like Plato and Xenophon. He argues that Socrates’ conviction was less about his philosophical ideas and more about political tensions in Athens, offering a critical perspective on democracy, free speech, and justice.