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Apology
Book • 399
Plato's *Apology* is a historical and philosophical account of Socrates' defense at his trial in 399 BCE. Socrates was charged with corrupting the youth and impiety, but instead of apologizing, he defended his actions as a philosopher, emphasizing his commitment to truth and virtue.
The dialogue captures Socrates' fearless reasoning and his reflections on mortality, leading to his eventual sentencing to death by drinking hemlock.
The dialogue captures Socrates' fearless reasoning and his reflections on mortality, leading to his eventual sentencing to death by drinking hemlock.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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Leon Neyfakh
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Benghazi: Episode 4 - Feckless
Mentioned as the author of the work on Socrates' defense that inspired Mahatma Gandhi.
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Politics on Trial: Joan of Arc vs the Church
Mentioned as a book defending Christianity, noting that Christians thank God when a child is born or dies in infancy.
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Infant Baptism in the Second and Third Centuries
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J.W. Bertolotti
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Ep. 248: Nietzsche on the Fear of Change | Perennial Wisdom
Mentioned by Father Bonaventure as one of Plato's key texts, referring to Socrates' defense.
Plato and His Dialogues
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Owen Fitzpatrick
HOW PLATO CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Mentioned as Plato's account of Socrates' defense during his trial on charges of corrupting and introducing false gods.
171 Know Thyself, Love Thyself, Govern Thyself: Socrates and Plato Discuss Parts Work
Mentioned as the main topic of the episode, focusing on Socrates' defense at his trial.
#260 - Apology by Plato
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Mitchell Rocklin
Plato's Dialogues: Crito, Phaedo, Euthyphro, Symposium, and the Laws
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Erik Rostad
#259 - Euthyphro by Plato
