Apology

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…

Plato’s Apology tells the tale of Socrates’ defense, counterproposal, and death sentence in front of a jury of approximately 500 Athenian citizens. Plato’s Crito is named after a wealthy friend of Socrates who the philosopher invokes during his defense as an example of one of the men present in the jury who had enough exposure to his teachings, whether directly or through relatives, to have grounds to testify as a witness against Socrates if indeed his teachings were corrupting the young. An…

Socrates in Apology In the Apology, Socrates presents an argument for his belief in the Greek gods to invalidate Meletus’ assertion that Socrates is an atheist, which therefore means his teachings corrupt the youth (26b). Socrates’ argument is valid through philosophical logic yet as we will find, his argument is not sound. There are also revisions to Meletus’ claims which will be presented as it will display a stronger argument in favor of Socrates’ atheism. Lastly, some of Socrates’ premises…

and continue his unique procedures for understanding the world around him. Plato, one of Socrates most prominent student, recorded Socrates’s trial in the piece, “Apology”. By analyzing the deeper meaning and author’s purpose behind writing the “Apology”, one may be able to grasp a better understanding of the piece.…

This paper will critically analyse, Isabelle Auguste' chapter "On the significance of saying 'sorry': Apology and reconciliation in Australia". The chapter aimed to argue and persuade the readers of the importance of Kevin Rudd's apology speech. Auguste argued in her conclusion that the apology put reconciliation back on track however, this paper will counter that idea, with the lack of progress in the 10 years since the speech. Firstly, an overview of the article and a background of the author…

In the “Apology” Socrates is on trial for crimes he has not committed. Socrates ultimately does not fear death because of his innocence, he believes that death is not feared because it may be one of the greatest blessings of the soul. For a person such as Socrates that has lived virtuously there no reason for them to fear death. Socrates makes the argument that one should not fear death because only the gods know what is beyond death,because death could be a blessing. According to Socrates,…

Socrates position in the trial of Plato’s Apology was not appropriate in my opinion because Plato was a student of the Socrates and I feel he was coached in the way he viewed philosophy, until he sought to find out the truth of what a wise person is and if there were wiser people other than himself. Plato did not believe that Socrates was the wisest, to him wise was seeking the truth with facts and not fallacies and images. Plato felt philosophy had nothing to do with being a physicalist or…

Plato’s “Apology” examines the trial of a great philosopher named Socrates. He is brought to court because of corrupting the youth and not believing in Gods. In response against his accusers, Socrates maintains that being sentenced to death is a possibility. While others fear death, as it is an evil; he does not fear it as he views death positively. According to Socrates, death is an advantage. His spiritual sign suggests this idea as well. Throughout his defense, Socrates has consistent idea…

I am arguing that Socrates’ argument is sufficient to establish the truth of his conclusion that he has contributed to the city in Plato’s Apology. In the Apology, Socrates is being put on trial for his “crimes” against the city. He is already convicted of corrupting the youth and disbelieving in the gods and is awaiting his sentencing. Socrates wants to be given free meals for what he has not done for the city. He believes that what he has done is not worthy of death, but that he should be…

In this paper I will discuss the charges Meletus brings against Socrates in Plato’s Apology and the arguments that Socrates provides in his defense. Then, I will evaluate these arguments by considering what they establish, how they work, and, ultimately, whether or not they succeed in showing that Socrates is not guilty of Meletus’ charges. Meletus brings two charges against Socrates: (1) “Socrates is guilty of corrupting the young,” and (2) “of not acknowledging the gods the city acknowledges,…