Apology Letter Essay

After my reading of the Apology by Plato and studying Socrates’ trial I have come to understand the complexity of Plato’s apology and Socrates’ defence as presented to us. Socrates’ was seen as an unpopular individual who did no right or just in the eyes of his accusers. The account of Socrates’ defence was a long and detailed account which at times was hard to comprehend but it is evident that his approach towards his trial and his accusers was factual. There are many allegation’s put forward…

Apology When we hear the word “apology” the definitions that rings bell to our mind is “begging or pleading forgiveness” but it is very distinct in the “Plato’s Apology”. This article rather authenticates how Socrates defensed himself by virtue of his arguments for being the wisest, honest, and knowledgeable person but remained guilty of the applied charges at the end. He was charged guilty by his fellow Athenians for, not recognizing the gods that everyone believed in and creating new gods; and…

An Honorable Death Are you willing to be prosecuted as an honorable person or run away from death to live the remaining time of your life as a coward? This was the case for Socrates, an honorable philosopher, that chose prosecution for his beliefs in his own motherland by his own people because of the threat he was becoming to the leaders. It was a difficult decision for Socrates friends and family to accept his prosecution but according to Crito, one of Socrates friends, he decided to…

“Socrates is a doer of evil, and corrupter of the youth, and he does not believe in the gods of the state, and has other new divinities of his own” (Apology, 5). Clearly Socrates was not admired by the one who spoke these words. Although Socrates was admired by many, the poor reputations of the sophists combined with Socrates’ disbelief in the Athenian gods led to the city fearing and mistrusting philosophy, ultimately prompting Socrates’ downfall. The city of Athens feared and generally…

In the sections 64-67 of “Phaedo” by Plato from Athens provides argues why a person that has practiced philosophy should be pleased and hopeful when approaching death. The arguments are presented through a dialogue between Socrates and two characters (Cebes and Simmias) while imprisoned, as the three await for the recently ingested poison to take full effect. Plato provides support to the main argument through five points: first, a definition of death; second, matters that concern philosophers;…

He found out that things are not always the way people see or think about them. The apology and allegory of the cave were used to explain the extent, which philosophers can go in trying to gain wisdom…

Over the years we have had many amazing leaders. Socrates was a very intelligent man who was to early for his time. He was trying to help his people, but they didn't like his help so he was unfairly punished and died for what he thought was good. Socrates started of by telling the people not to judge. He needed them to know that he was speaking the truth and that the truth gave him power. He wanted to share everything he knew with them and asked them to listen. He heard the rumors that…

In the year 399 B.C Socrates was brought before a jury of about 500 of his peers and sentenced to death. His crimes were impiety, worshiping new gods, and corrupting the youth of Athens. it is seemingly unusual that these crimes would lead to a death sentence especially since Athens was a democracy that prided itself greatly on freedom of speech, and technically all that Socrates did was talk. But after reading the history of the years surrounding Socrates death it is not at all difficult to…

The apology of Socrates Never could I have imagined that a book just short of 50 pages could intellectually liberate me and take me straight out of the doldrums. The apology of Socrates showed me beauty and innate importance of philosophy. It showed me the rigid individual rowing up the stream, whatever the cost Socrates never deviates from his just life. By now I have read it more than five times and it never ceased to pay dividends. I never had the idea that life has an inherent or divine…

The Apology was written by Plato, and relates Socrates’ defense at his trial on charges of corrupting the youth and impiety. Socrates argues that he is innocent of both charges. His defense is ultimately unsuccessful, and he is convicted and sentenced to death. Socrates concludes the Apology by arguing that a just man should have no fear of death. Socrates defends himself against those charges brought against him Toward as much prosecutor Meletus in two ways. Restricted comprises of a portrayal…