The Apology of Socrates by Plato [PDF]
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Found guilty and asked to name his own penalty, Socrates proposed free meals for life at the Prytaneum, an honour he said he deserved more than any Olympic chariot winner. The Apology of Socrates is the speech in which he said it, to a jury where thirty votes the other way would have set him free.
This version of The Apology of Socrates in PDF is our own edition from Project Aldus: the complete speech in Benjamin Jowett's translation, set so you can come back to it and find a passage without hunting.
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The Apology of Socrates by Plato
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Information: The Apology of Socrates
- Author: Plato.
- Publication Date: Approximately in the year 399 B.C.
- Main Characters:
- Socrates: Philosopher and protagonist.
- Meletus: Accuser.
- Anytus: Accuser.
- Lycon: Accuser.
- Crito: Friend of Socrates, present at the trial.
- Brief Summary: "The Apology of Socrates" recounts Socrates' defense speech during his trial in Athens, where he is accused of corrupting the youth and disrespecting the gods. Through his persuasive dialogue, Socrates presents his philosophy and argues for his innocence.
- Thematic Analysis: "The Apology of Socrates" explores themes such as philosophy, justice, wisdom, and the pursuit of truth. Socrates' speech questions social norms and reflects on the purpose of life and knowledge.
- Historical Context: "The Apology of Socrates" is based on real events and mirrors the intellectual and political atmosphere of ancient Athens. The book portrays the confrontation between Socrates and the Athenian authorities, who ultimately sentenced him to death, marking a crucial episode in the history of philosophy.
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