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The Apology

The Defense of Socrates
Book • 399
In 'The Apology,' Plato presents Socrates' defense against the charges of impiety and corrupting the youth.

Socrates argues that he is innocent and that his actions are divinely inspired, as indicated by the Oracle at Delphi.

He defends his method of questioning and exposing the ignorance of others, which he believes is a service to the state.

Despite his defense, Socrates is found guilty and sentenced to death.

The dialogue is a powerful critique of the Athenian justice system and a testament to Socrates' commitment to his philosophical principles.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by Stephen West as Plato's account of Socrates' trial, defense, and conviction.
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Episode #004 ... Plato
Mentioned by Stephen West when discussing Socrates' trial and defense.
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Episode #003 ... Socrates and the Sophists
Mentioned by David Runciman when discussing Socrates' trial and defense.
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Politics on Trial: Socrates vs Democracy
Mentioned by Dan Harris as a book where the author wrote an apology from the perspective of her abusive father.
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Recommended by Donald Robertson as a seminal philosophical text that everyone should read.
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321 - How to Think Like Socrates: Interview With Donald J. Robertson
Recommended by Jordan Peterson as a short and insightful read.
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Structuring Your Perceptions (part two)
Mentioned by Manoush Zomorodi as the author of "The Apology", a book exploring the concept of apologies and their significance in healing.
Listen Again: Making Amends
Mentioned by Linus Lee as one of the books he wants an AI to recommend.
How an AI Researcher Uses ChatGPT and Notion AI - Ep. 3 with Linus Lee
Mentioned as the basis for understanding Socrates' trial and defense.
75: Socrates’ Apology
Mentioned by Donald Robertson and Robin Waterfield as a significant work by Plato.
Plato of Athens, with Robin Waterfield
Mentioned by Manoush Zomorodi as the author of "The Apology", a book exploring the concept of apologies.
Listen Again: Making Amends
Mentioned by Manoush Zomorodi in the introduction of the podcast.
Making Amends

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