Platos the apology is an account of the speech socrates makes at the trial in which he is charged with not recognizing the gods recognized by the state, inventing new deities, and corrupting the youth of. Plato was a philosopher in classical greece and the founder of the academy in athens, the first institution of higher learning in. Five dialogues euthyphro, apology, crito, meno, phaedo. The apology is platos account of the speech that socrates gave in defense of his actions at the trial. Plato s apology defence of socrates is a masterpiece of ancient rhetoric which philosophically illustrates in practice and illuminates in principle plato s version of socrates dialectical method. Other scholars argue that, if not in actual speech, in other important ways, the dialogue is an accurate representation of the historical event. Socrates had lived the life of a philosopher, engaging those around him in dialogue. Best of all, youll significantly increase learning and retention with audiolearns proven study format. The apology by plato i do not know, men of athens, how my accusers affected you. This video is a recording of me reading platos apology.
To learn more about platos and socrates ideas of justice and political theory, listen to the republic, available as a full cast dramatization an audio download. Although the meaning has changed through time, the greek word apologia simply and precisely meant a defense, or a defense speech. Best of all, youll significantly increase learning and retention. Burch guide questions for reading platos apology phil 230 1.
Does anybody understand socrates defense of the charge that he is a corrupter of youth. Reeve is an extremely careful reader of texts, and his. And there is also a free audio download of platos apology available from the folks at voices in the dark. Apology in this case refers to an explanation or defense. Plato was a classical greek philosopher, mathematician, student of socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the academy in athens, the first institution of higher learning in the western. The apology of socrates, free professionalquality downloadable audio book part one as parts are indicated in this article from, in the translation by benjamin jowett approaching plato. The apology of socrates by plato on free audio book download. Platos apology of socrates how you, men of athens, have been affected by my accusers, i do 17a not know 1. He is charged with impiety and corrupting young people. The apology of socrates is platos version of the speech given by socrates as he unsuccessfully defended himself in 399 bc against the charges. The reason is that rich and famous politicians, priests, poets, and a host of others pretend to know what is good, true, holy, and beautiful, but when socrates. Audio book summary the apology of socrates is one of the earliest existing documents of greek philosophy everything earlier was lost and is known only through quoted fragments in later works, like those of plato himself.
Jan 05, 2006 the apology of socrates is one of the earliest existing documents of greek philosophy everything earlier was lost and is known only through quoted fragments in later works, like those of plato himself. Guide questions for platos apology university of alberta. Reeves book is an excellent companion to platos apology and a valuable discussion of many of the main issues that arise in the early dialogues. Although in none of platos dialogues is plato himself a conversational partner or even a witness to a conversation, in the apology socrates says that plato is. View platos apology study questions from anth 402 at san diego state university. Listen to apology by plato, bob neufeld for free with a 30 day free trial. You can listen to the symposium to find out platos thoughts on the nature and purpose of love. Socrates and philosophy in the dialogues of plato by sandra peterson march 2011 skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better. The apology of socrates is one of the earliest existing documents of greek philosophy everything earlier was lost. To learn more about platos and socrates ideas of justice and political theory, listen to the republic, available as a full cast. Plato if we had to pick one text in the entire history of philosophy to have you read, the apology would definitely be it. Plato s apology was written shortly after the death of his mentor, socrates. This section of the apology that you need to study is at the end of this assignment.
What does the word apology apologia in the title mean. The apology of socrates is platos version of the speech given. Other audio books by plato include an abridged version of the republic and the trial and the death of socrates both put out by naxos audiobooks. It differs from physics which is concerned with the natural world. The apology of socrates is plato s version of the speech given by socrates as he unsuccessfully defended himself in 399 bc against the charges of corrupting the young, and by not believing in the gods. Written by plato, audiobook narrated by douglas mcdonald. At age forty, plato visited italy and syracuse, and upon. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Librivox recording of the apology of socrates, by plato. Plato s apology gives an account of socrates trial. Some scholars argue that it is plato s idealized version of socrates, and as such, is a fiction. He wished to change the way in which his contemporaries viewed the world.
Platos writings have been revised and interpreted by a variety of publishers. Sep 14, 20 plato s account of socrates defense at his trial for corrupting the youth is a classic summation of his teachers life and mission, centered in socrates most famous line, the unexamined life. Aristotles metaphysics was the first major study of the subject of metaphysics in other words, an inquiry into first philosophy, or wisdom. With its convenient format, audiolearn fits your busy lifestyle, enabling you to study anywhere, anytime. Blackstone audiobooks features the dialogues of plato and an unabridged edition of the republic on audio cassette. Plato s account of socrates defense at his trial for corrupting the youth is a classic summation of his teachers life and mission, centered in socrates most famous line, the unexamined life is not worth living. Plato s the apology is an account of the speech socrates makes at the trial in which he is charged with not recognizing the gods recognized by the state, inventing new deities, and corrupting the youth of athens. Apology by plato and bob neufeld audiobook listen online. It is in essential harmony with the references to the trial that occur in plato s other dialogs and also with the account given in xenophons memorabilia. Although in none of platos dialogues is plato himself a conversational partner or even a witness to a conversation, in the apology socrates says that plato is one of several friends in the audience. Socrates and philosophy in the dialogues of plato by sandra peterson march 2011 skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites.
A great deal of attention is paid to the philosophical and religious views that are presentoften implicitlyin the text. Platos apology of socrates san jose state university. What are the two forms in which socrates makes his defence see e. He attempts to defend himself and his conduct, but he does not apologize for it.
Some discussion has be made regarding the possibility that socrates was plato, or that socrates was just. It follows the literary conventions of the apologia, a term that means a defense, especially in a legal setting. Apology cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. The apology by plato i have said enough in answer to the charge of meletus. At age forty, plato visited italy and syracuse, and upon his return he founded the academyeuropes first universityin a sacred park on the outskirts of athens. Platos account of socrates defense at his trial for corrupting the youth is a classic summation of his. The apology of socrates is one of the earliest existing documents of greek philosophy everything earlier was lost and is known only through quoted fragments in later works, like those of plato himself. Platos study guide california state university stanislaus. View plato s apology study questions from anth 402 at san diego state university. Rightly so, the apology is still, all by itself, an excellent introduction to western philosophy and traditionally the first complete text read in the formal study of. He presents his own defense, explaining why he has devoted his life to challenging the most powerful and. There are also many titles about socrates and plato.
Platos apology defence of socrates is a masterpiece of ancient rhetoric which philosophically illustrates in practice and illuminates in principle platos version of socrates dialectical method. Platos strongest assault on the poets comes in book iii, when he admonishes them for telling bad tales about men in matters of great importance to us. Platos apology study guide audiobook by audiolearn. Platos apology helps define the philosophy of socrates. The apology of socrates is plato s version of the speech given by socrates as he unsuccessfully defended himself in 399 bc against the charges of corrupting the young, and by not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel 24b. The apology of socrates, free professionalquality downloadable audio book part one as parts are indicated in this article from, in the translation by benjamin jowett approaching. Socrates speech, however, is by no means an apology in our modern understanding of the word.
What is the principal question with which platos apology of socrates deals. The apology of socrates ancient greek audiobook plato. Jowett, v1 of 5 3rd edition the dialogues of plato translated into english with analyses and introductions by b. How you have felt, o men of athens, at hearing the speeches of my accusers, i cannot tell.
The very best lecture course on these two philosophers is professor michael sugrues plato, socrates, and the dialogues put out by the teaching company on cassette and audio download. The apology of socrates is one of the earliest existing documents of greek philosophy everything earlier was lost and is known only through quoted fragments in later works, like those of. In this way plato lets us know that he was an eyewitness of the trial and therefore in the best possible position to write about it. Before the vote on his punishment socrates offers to pay a fine of one minae of silver, which then plato, crito and other of socrates friends raise to 30 minae.
Apology translated by benjamin jowett socrates defense in the apology by plato, socrates stands trial and faces execution. Socrates in the apology chapter 2 socrates and philosophy. I do not know, men of athens, how my accusers affected you. This edition aims not merely to present and combine valuable recent research but to develop it further. Philosophy 101 fall 2014 brenda larsen platos apology analysis assignment reread, study, analyze socrates crossexamination of meletus, socrates prosecutor. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. This book differs from them in that it attempts a synthesis of philosophical and literary approaches. Plato was a classical greek philosopher, mathematician, student of socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the academy in athens, the first institution of higher learning in the western world. Plato s apology purports to be essentially a transcript of socratess defense speech. Platos apology purports to be essentially a transcript of socratess defense speech. The apology is believed to be the most authentic account that has been preserved of socrates defense of himself as it was presented before the athenian council. A great deal of attention is paid to the philosophical and religious views that are presentoften implicitly. He presents his own defense, explaining why he has devoted his life to challenging the most powerful and important people in the greek world.