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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 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 by Father Bonaventure as one of Plato's key texts, referring to Socrates' defense.
Plato and His Dialogues
