"The Apology"

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The paper examines the "The Apology" where Plato describes how
Socrates was attempting to defend himself and his conduct at his
trial in 399 BC. The paper notes the irony that Plato stated in
"The Apology" that the leaders of Athens who said they believed in free speech actually sentenced and killed a man for free speech. The paper points out that still today, there are many places in this world where one does not have the freedom to say what he or she believes. According to the paper, it is everyone's right and duty to speak out for what he or she believes is best for the country, otherwise, there is the possibility of one day losing our democracy.

From the Paper:

"In The Apology Plato retells what took place when Socrates gave his speech at a trial in 399 BC where he was charged with not acknowledging the gods accepted by the state, creating new deities, and corrupting the Athens youth. Although it is called The Apology, it is anything but asking forgiveness as this word presently denotes. Instead, the term comes from the Greek word apologia, which translates as defending or a speech made in defense. Therefore, in The Apology, Socrates is actually attempting to defend himself and his conduct--definitely not to apologize for it."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Plato. The Apology. Retrieved April 15, 2008. http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/apology.html

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