Plato, but make it iMessage
Classical philosophy as text conversations
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Crito
Socrates is in prison, sentenced to death. His rich friend Crito shows up at dawn begging him to escape. Socrates says no and explains why, philosophically wrecking Crito in the process.
You play Crito
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Euthyphro
Socrates bumps into Euthyphro at the courthouse. Euthyphro is prosecuting his own dad for murder and claims to know what piety is. Socrates proceeds to dismantle every definition he offers.
You play Euthyphro
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Symposium
A drinking party where Athens' finest take turns giving speeches about Love. Features Aristophanes' "other half" myth, Socrates channeling Diotima, and Alcibiades crashing the party drunk.
Group chat · You play Aristophanes
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Gorgias (Part 1)
Socrates vs. Gorgias: What even IS rhetoric? The master of persuasion can't explain his own art.
Group chat · You play Callicles
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