Bibliograph

Apology, Plato

Type

Label

Apology, Plato

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Apology

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Plato

Summary

Socrates defends himself in court in this resounding speech, recounted firsthand by one of history's greatest philosophers. Plato's Apology is an account of the speech Socrates makes at the Athenian trial in which he is charged with not accepting the gods recognized by the state, inventing new deities, and corrupting the youth of Athens. Recounted by Plato, Socrates's speech is a rousing examination of integrity, wisdom, and the role of a philosopher. It is filled with wit, intelligence, and lessons that remain relevant today

Target audience

adult

Classification

Contributor