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  1. Download: A 58k text-only version is available for download. Apology. By Plato. Translated by Benjamin Jowett. Socrates' Defense.

  2. The Apology. Full Work Summary. Previous Next. 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.

  3. The Apology of Socrates (Greek: Ἀπολογία Σωκράτους, Apología Sokrátous; Latin: Apologia Socratis), written by Plato, is a Socratic dialogue of the speech of legal self-defence which Socrates (469–399 BC) spoke at his trial for impiety and corruption in 399 BC.

  4. Plato’s “Apology” is not only as a historical account of Socrates’ trial but also serves as a timeless contemplation on matters of knowledge, ethics and the pursuit of truth and virtue. A brief, yet complete overview of Plato's Apology and its historical significance, clearly explained.

  5. Feb 1, 1999 · "Apology" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue that serves as a defense of Socrates, one of history's most influential thinkers, written during the classical period of Ancient Greece. The book encapsulates Socrates’ trial for impiety and corrupting the youth, exploring themes of morality, knowledge, and the essence of justice.

    • Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE
    • Apology
    • Death of Socrates 1
    • Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893
  6. The Apology” is Plato’s account of the three speeches that Socrates gave at his trial for false teaching and heresy in 399 B.C.E. At the age of 71, Socrates fought at his trial not for his life, but for the truth.

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  8. In form the Apology, if we disregard the two short addresses after the conviction and the condemnation, follows the rules in vogue for public speeches. A brief introduction is followed by the narrative and argument, after which the speech closes with a brief appeal to the judges and to God (36 d).

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