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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

"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

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

First published in 1914, this volume was edited by the Cambridge classical scholar A. M. Adam. Intended for beginners, Adam based her text on the edition of her late husband, Dr James Adam, with revised notes and a new introduction. The text is given in the original Greek with... 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

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.

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

Plato's Apology captures the trial of one of history's most influential thinkers-but understanding it shouldn't feel like a philosophy exam.

In this timeless dialogue, Socrates stands before an Athenian jury to defend his life, his teachings, and his pursuit... Read Full Overview

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

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

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" (24b). "Apology" here has its earlier... Read Full Overview

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

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