🧺🌿 Philosophy Picnic: Crito

Join us for a relaxed philosophy picnic in the park! This time we’ll be discussing Plato’s Crito using the excellent modern translation by the Platonic Foundation.

📖 Do I need to prepare?

Before coming, we’d love it if you could read this short and accessible translation of Crito:

Link To Platonic Foundations Easy Read

Don’t worry—it’s only 9 pages, and this modern translation makes Plato surprisingly easy to understand.
⏱️ Short on time? You can ask an AI to summarize or simplify it and be ready in about 10 minutes.
Even if you only read part of it, you’re still very welcome to join! 😊

☀️ Whats the vibe?

💬 No philosophy background is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to hear different perspectives.
🌱 We’ll keep things relaxed and conversational. Simple questions often lead to surprisingly deep discussions, and that’s exactly the atmosphere we’re hoping to create.

🤔 Questions we might explore

• Have you ever followed a rule that you thought was unfair? Why?
• Is there a difference between doing what is legal and doing what is right?
• Which matters more: your own conscience or what other people think of you?
• Socrates argues that we should never do wrong, even if we’ve been wronged. Is that realistic?

🧺 What should I bring?

Bring a blanket, maybe a snack or drink, and come enjoy an afternoon of thoughtful conversation, fresh air, and good company. 🌳☀️
Looking forward to seeing you! 😊