Apology

When Socrates gave his “Apology” to his fellow Athenian’s in 399 B.C., after being accused of not beveling in the gods recognized by the state as well as corrupting the minds the youth, he used rhetorical appeals Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in his defense. In this analysis I will look at examples of all three types of appeals First i will look at Ethos. In his defense Socrates tells a story about a time when the Oracle of Delphi, claimed that he was the wisest man in the world. He attempts to…

Plato’s short book “The Apology” centers around the famous philosopher Socrates’ trial for his life. Because a fellow Athenian, Metelus, had brought charges upon him on counts of atheism and corruption of the local youth, Socrates should plead to the jury to spare him, but he does not. Instead, he arrogantly condescends the jury with his claims of being the wiser than anyone else on authority of the oracle at Delphi. Socrates began his case with talking about how he had two groups of accusers:…

Plato’s Apology is the retelling of Socrates’ trial and his ultimate death. In the Apology, Socrates argues and defends himself against the false charges of: corrupting the minds of the young and not believing in the gods recognized by the state. Socrates was judged by Meletus, Anitus, and Lycon; Meletus of which he discussed with the most. How these charges came about, were merely prejudices and assumptions by the people of Athens that accumulated over the years. It all started when…

The Apology is an account of the speech Socrates makes at his trial in which he is charge with the following, he busies himself studying things in the sky and below the earth, he makes the worse into the stronger argument and teaches the same thing to others. Name of this dialogue comes from the Greek "apologia," which translates to defense, or speech made in defense. With that being said, Socrates does not seem remorseful during his speech. However his only concern was to defend himself…

Resistance as a civic virtue Laws are not standard. They changes from state to state and obviously from country to country. Athenians judicial system condemned to death a man for having different beliefs than theirs and based in Apology and Crito by Plato in this essay I claim that Socrates’ acceptance of death under a failing judicial system is unvirtuous although he tries to picture it as a virtuous and civic act. His aberration for obeying the outcome of his trial becomes pointless because if…

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…

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…

In 399 B.C. Socrates was condemned to death, for impiety and corrupting the minds of the youth. “The unexamined life is not worth living”, was published in Plato’s “Apology” which contained Socrates last speeches. This Socratic Dialogue is still very relevant to our society today. I believe that Socrates was implying that making choices, and decisions without skepticism and examination of our actions does not result in a fulfilled life. Being able to examine our lives, and our actions can lead…

consequence he wanted to pay but of what he only deserved. It certain that Socrates had respect for the law. His argument is that death in his eyes shall not be feared. "The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our way, I to die and you to live" (Apology). Why would…

contemporaries of Athens. Socrates pleads to the jurors that his trial should be ruled by the justice of the case, not by his manner or rhetorical skills he presents. In The Impiety of Socrates, M.F. Burnyeat provides a new way of understanding Plato’s Apology, and attempts to justify the juror’s decision as to the ultimate conviction of Socrates. Burnyeat’s reading strategy suggests that Socrates fails to defend himself against the charges by Maletus and others. The exact case for the…