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Socrates, one of the first of the great philosophers, left no written works. What survives of his thought are second-hand descriptions of his teachings and conversations--including, most famously, the accounts of his trial and execution composed by his friend, student, and philosophical... Read Full Overview

Apology (Spanish Edition): Apolog a de S crates

In the main it must be regarded as the ideal of Socrates, according to Plato's conception of him, appearing in the greatest and most public scene of his life, and in the height of his triumph, when he is weakest, and yet his mastery over mankind is greatest, and his habitual... Read Full Overview

"I thought to myself: I am wiser than this man; neither of us probably knows anything that is really good, but he thinks he has knowledge, when he has not, while I, having no knowledge, do not think I have." Plato, Apology

The Apology is Plato's version of the speech given by Socrates as he defended himself in 399 BC against the charges of "corrupting the young, and by not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel". "Apology" here has its earlier meaning... Read Full Overview

Apology is one of Plato's dialogues that recount the trial of Socrates, who was charged with "corrupting the young and not believing in the gods." In the dialogue, Socrates presents his defense against these charges and addresses the Athenian jury. He begins by stating that he... Read Full Overview

APOLOGÍA DE SÓCRATES: El último de los discursos dados por uno de los filósofos más grandes de la historia de la humanidad retrata en sus páginas cada uno de los principios que defendió durante su vida. Sócrates contra la asamblea ateniense desestimó, sin ayuda de nadie, cada... Read Full Overview

La Apolog a de S crates, escrita por Plat n no mucho despu s del juicio y condena de su maestro, es un documento fundamental para que conozcamos a S crates. Plat n recrea el alegato pronunciado por el fil sofo ante el tribunal que finalmente lo condenar a a muerte. El escrito... Read Full Overview

"The Defense of Socrates" by Plato, is the Socratic dialogue that presents the speech of legal self-defense, which Socrates presented at his trial for impiety and corruption, in 399 BC. It begins with Socrates addressing the jury to ask if the men of Athens (the jury) have been... Read Full Overview

Plato's Apology (Defence) of Socrates is a masterpiece of ancient rhetoric which philosophically illustrates in practice and illuminates in principle Plato's version of Socrates' dialectical method. This edition aims not merely to present and combine valuable research... Read Full Overview

"Apology" by Plato is a seminal Socratic dialogue that provides an account of the defense speech given by Socrates during his trial in 399 BC. Accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety, Socrates stands before a jury of his fellow citizens to argue his case. The term... Read Full Overview

APOLOGY (The Apology of Socrates), by Plato, is the Socratic dialogue that presents the speech of legal self-defence, which Socrates presented at his trial for impiety and corruption, in 399 BC.

The Classic Greek Philosopher Plato is one of the most important and recognized western philosophers to exert influence in both historic and modern foundations of politics, ethics, metaphysics and epistemology. His work lay the foundation of western philosophy and science. We... Read Full Overview

A new translation of the defense speech of Socrates in clear and contemporary English and presented in a cinematic style that makes the trial of Socrates come to life. The cinematic additions make Socrates' day in court as visual and audible as it is readable, while incorporating... Read Full Overview