Plato’s Apology I: Philosophy Under Fire

The death of Socrates sets off a new phase in the world of philosophy. In today’s episode, Rabbi Rocklin will address the following questions:

1. How is Socrates’ death a continuation of the traditional Greek tragedy?
2. Why is winning his case not a priority for Socrates?
3. How does Socrates define wisdom?

Recommended Reading: Plato. The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo. Translated by H. Tredennick and H. Tarrant. New York: Penguin, 2003.