Apology by Plato
This philosophical text is a dialogue of Socrates' defense in 399 BC against the charges of 'corrupting the young, and by not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel.' The dialogue is Socrates' defense at his trial and is his final public statement before his execution. In it, he discusses the moral and philosophical justification for his actions and beliefs, ultimately leading to his conviction and death.
The 1057th greatest book of all time
- Published
- -389
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 30-100
- Words
- 17,000
- Original Language
- Ancient greek
- Alternate Titles
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- The Defence of Socrates
- Socrates' Defense
- Socrates' Apology
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