Read classic books online for free at page by page books. Jan 21, 2008 hey everyone, im in an introductory philosophy class this semester. Mar 04, 2014 this is a sample of socrates speech to be used in my play. Librivox recording of the apology of socrates, by plato. Platoapology wikibooks, open books for an open world. The apology of socrates written by plato, is a socratic dialogue of the speech of legal selfdefence which socrates spoke at his trial for impiety and corruption in. 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. In what relation the apology of plato stands to the real defence of socrates, there are no means of determining. Apology questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on apology. Make sure you can fully grasp platos apology through these practice assessments. To understand western philosophy you must begin with plato and his teacher socrates. In his defense, he says that the charges stem from years of gossip and prejudice against him, and are therefore difficult to refute. A native of athens, greece, plato lived from approximately 428 b.
Garvin 20 introduction it would not be possible to overestimate the importance of socrates in the development of the. Apology by plato and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Socrates was accused and found guilty of corrupting the youth. The apology by plato i do not know, men of athens, how my accusers affected you. It certainly agrees in tone and character with the description of xenophon, who says in the memorabilia that socrates might have been acquitted if in any moderate degree he would have conciliated the favour of the dicasts. Burch guide questions for reading platos apology phil 230 1. Choose from 20 different sets of plato quotes flashcards on quizlet.
What is the importance of socrates asking the jury to excuse his manner of speaking. And yet, hardly anything of what they said is true. In our study of the apology, we must pay close attention to the way plato captures the personality and persuasive power of his mentor, revealed through the tone and style of socrates speech. A fine of 3000 drachme on plato, crito, critobulas, and apolloduras. These notes provide a sectionbysection commentary on the apology that supplies the background needed to read the work in its historical and philosophical context. Cliffsnotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what youre studying, cliffsnotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. What are the two forms in which socrates makes his defence see e. Plato was a classical greek philosopher, mathematician, student of socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the academy in. What does the word apology apologia in the title mean. The trial and death of socrates the apology by plato translated by g. Learn plato apology with free interactive flashcards. The apology of socrates by plato, is the socratic dialogue that presents the speech of legal selfdefence, which socrates presented at his trial for impiety and corruption, in 399 bc. What alternative penalty do plato and his friends offer. 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.
When you read the apology, ask yourself some of these questions. This is a sample of socrates speech to be used in my play. Fowler translation, loeb 19 edited with introduction and notes by e. With this quiz and worksheet, you will be expected to answer questions about critos visit to socrates, socrates take on public opinion, the selfappointed obligation of socrates, platos. The way he confronts meletus and anytus with intelligent questioning and self explanatory answers surprise the entire court hall, including the judges. However, i think that i could afford a minae, and therefore i propose that penalty. Perhaps you think, gentlemen, that i have been convicted through lack of such words as would have moved you to acquit me, if i had thought it right to do and say everything to gain an acquittal. Guide questions for platos apology university of alberta.
Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. What, according to socrates, is the virtue or excellence of a juror. The speech goes as an apology and at the same time rebuke of the false accusations made on him. Plato s account of socrates defense elucidates some main princples of the socratic philosophy. Study 29 terms hist 150 the apology flashcards quizlet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Plato, crito, critobulus, and apollodorus, my friends here, bid me say thirty minae, and they will be the sureties. As alfred north whitehead said, the safest general characterization of the european philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to plato. Apologia socratis, written by plato, is a socratic dialogue of the speech of legal selfdefence which socrates spoke at his trial for impiety and corruption in 399 bc. With this quiz and worksheet, you will be expected to answer questions about critos visit to socrates, socrates take on public opinion, the selfappointed obligation of socrates, plato s. Grunthaler the following lecture notes on platos apology have been prepared specifically for the philosophical novice in mind. Choose from 396 different sets of plato apology flashcards on quizlet. How are the demands socrates places on the jury related to his claim that he is only concerned with saying whats just or not.
You can take the quiz on a tablet or print the worksheet to. Study 12 terms platos apology, quiz 2 flashcards quizlet. He is charged with impiety toward the gods and corrupting the youth. The apology is platos version of the speech given by socrates as he 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. Socrates speech, however, is by no means an apology in our modern understanding of the word. Plato s apology, crito and phaedo of socrates plato is one of the founders of western philosophy, and so, one of the founders of western civilization. The apology of socrates 2 socrates addresses two sets of accusations. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Specifically, the apology of socrates is a defence against not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel to athens.
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 athens. In response to a question from socrates student chaerephon, the oracle of apollo at delphi declared that. Of the many lies they told, one in particular surprised me, namely that you should be careful not to be deceived. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of apology by plato. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. What is the principal question with which platos apology of socrates deals.
Whether or not to abide by the laws and decrees of ones own country is the question addressed by plato s apology. Platos apology the greek word for apology apologia can also be translated defense as well and is more apt in this case, so do not think that socrates will be showing sorrow anywhere in the apology. But you see that i have none, and can only ask you to proportion the fine to my means. View plato s apology study questions from anth 402 at san diego state university. In this volume we have gathered together three of his most important worksthe apology, crito and phaedo. Since he is old, he believe his real accusers are those who taught the men in the court, but he cannot fight against these accusers and is thus defending himself by fighting shadows. Socrates tells the court that he is a man who above the age of 70, and that they should not interrupt him because of this. I really enjoy going and hearing all kinds of different interpretations of the dialogue in plato s five dialogues, but at the end of one lecture our professor asked us a question and while i believe i have a fairly valid interpretationanswer, i just thought i would ask everyone else so i could build on my answer with a more.
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