II—Forms of Agreement in Plato’s <i>Crito</i>

Abstract Crito thinks Socrates should agree to leave the prison and escape from Athens. is also determined that he have a ‘common plan of action’ (koinē boulē: 49d3), but wants share his preferred remaining submitting court’s sentence. Much drama generated by interplay these two old friends, both they come an agreement, differing radically in what think them do. I show how agreements various kinds—including about agree—play important roles dialogue Socrates’ commitment certain method for determining do underpins own integrity. What’s more, attention theme helps explain one most pressing questions any interpretation Crito: Why does choose, at end dialogue, present speech voice personified laws Athens?