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    In Plato’s The Apology, Socrates did not apologize in the modern use of the word. He was not apologetic at all and instead defended himself. While those around him did not agree with him, he stood his ground, even when this ultimately led to his death. The first figure similar to Socrates that comes to mind is Malcolm X. These men stood for what they believed in although they had so many enemies, the same enemies who eventually killed them. As Socrates stood before a jury of fellow Athenians,…

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    The Apology is a dialogue that consists of Socrates defence speech at his trial in Athens. The term comes from the Greek word ‘Apologia’, meaning ‘speech in defence of’, and not as it may seem an apology for his actions, in fact, it is quite the contrary in which he defends not only himself, but since he is the archetype of the Philosopher, philosophy and the philosophical way of life too. Further arguing that “examining both myself and others is really the very best thing a man can do, and that…

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    The Apology Analytical Summary In The Apology, Socrates defends his teachings as a philosopher. Socrates is taken to trial by Meletus because he did not recognize the gods that were distinguished by the state, for inventing new idols that were not these gods, and allegedly corrupting the Athens youth. Although the word “Apology” is used in the title, Socrates was in no way apologizing for his beliefs. In fact, he was actually defending himself and his teachings. Socrates claimed that his…

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    Plato’s Apology is the story of Socrates defending himself while on trial before the Athenian Council. Socrates was a sophist who had his own views that others did not agree with. Socrates accusers claimed that he “failed to acknowledge the gods that the city acknowledges” and “introduced new deities.” They felt that because of this he was also corrupting the youth of the city-state. Socrates is very clever with his words using irony to debunk his accusers. Socrates admits to the court that he…

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    speech is anything but today’s understanding of an apology (Class Notes February 16th). Plato’s documentation reveals that Socrates responsibilities are contradictory in…

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    In Plato’s Apology, Socrates presents his audience with an argument to defend his feelings of content, calmness and honor when placed with the verdict of the death sentence. An argument is considered logically valid if the premises provided, necessarily, lead to its conclusion, and soundness of an argument can be established if its validity is recognized and all the premises are accepted as true. Socrates argues that death should be looked upon as a blessing. His claim is explicated through…

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    Plato's The Apology is an account of the speech Socrates makes at the trial. However, by no means is Scorates making an apology. The word apology originates from the Greek “apologia” which is translates as a defense, or a speech made in defense. Scorates is not apologizing for his actions but he convinces that his moral purpose was to become wise in philosophical virtues. Socrates has three main accusations brought against him in the Apology. 1. He studies things in the heavens and below the…

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    The Apology written by Plato is about the defense of the philosopher Socrates in front of the folk court of Athena. Socrates' open criticisms directed to top Greek politicians had created many enemies. Thus, he was brought to court and was accused about the lack of faith in gods and the corruption of young people. The accusations raised against Socrates may seem ridiculous to us nowadays because of the different democracy we now have, but in ancient Athens they viewed them as attitudes to the…

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    In both stories, *The Apology* and *Crito* deal with morals and ethics of if it is acceptable to disobey laws set in place by your government or by state. In *The Apology* Socrates is placed in court and charged with not following the gods that have been set in place by his government, and “corrupting” the Athenian youth. He boldly sticks to his opinion in a condescending way in which he antagonizes the jurors and gets sentenced to death. In this dialogue he is disregarding his government’s laws…

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    Socrates presents a contrasting view in Plato’s Crito than he previously showed in the Apology. Why did Socrates appear to take differing accounts in the Crito after dismantling Meletus’ prosecution in the Apology, and demonstrating that the case made against him was completely unjust? Socrates’ speech in the Apology consisted of him defending himself against personal grievances from other Athenians, disassembling the charges of corrupting the youth and believing in false Gods, and proclaiming…

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