Απολογία Σωκράτους by Plato
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| Author | Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE |
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| Translator | Moraitides, Alexandros, 1850-1929 |
| Title | Απολογία Σωκράτους |
| Alternate Title | Socrates' Apology |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apology_(Plato) Wikipedia page about this book: https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%91%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%BF%CE%B3%CE%AF%CE%B1_%CE%A3%CF%89%CE%BA%CF%81%CE%AC%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%85%CF%82_(%CE%A0%CE%BB%CE%AC%CF%84%CF%89%CE%BD) |
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| Summary | "Απολογία Σωκράτους" by Plato is a philosophical treatise written in the 4th century BC. This work presents the defense speech of Socrates, delivered during his trial in Athens where he faced charges of impiety and corrupting the youth. The central theme of the book revolves around Socrates' commitment to truth and virtue, showcasing his philosophical beliefs even in the face of death. The opening of the text introduces Socrates, giving insight into his early life, education, and eventual emergence as a pivotal figure in ancient philosophy. It details the events leading up to his trial, emphasizing the political and social climate of Athens at the time. Socrates is portrayed as a man dedicated to seeking knowledge and challenging societal norms, maintaining his innocence against accusations based on longstanding misunderstandings and allegations. The prose reveals his character as both wise and practical, laying the groundwork for the profound discourses that follow in his defense. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Greek |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39462 |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 336 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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