Socrates was a Greek philosopher who lived from 470 BCE to 399 BCE‚ unlike other writers of the time he is entirely known through the works of those around him such as Xenophon and Plato. In one of Plato’s work about Socrates‚ the Apology‚ Socrates sets up an argument for disobeying the laws of men that he appears to be at odds with another argument in another work about Socrates by Plato about excepting punishment in Crito. Many believes that these inconsistencies are actually the invention of Plato. But
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THE APOLOGY OF SOCRATES. I know not‚ O Athenians! how far you have been influenced by my accusers for my part‚ in listening to them I almost forgot myself‚ so plausible were their arguments however‚ so to speak‚ they have said nothing true. But of the many falsehoods which they uttered I wondered at one of them especially‚ that in which they said that you ought to be on your guard lest you should be deceived by me‚ as being eloquent in speech. For that they are not ashamed of being forthwith convicted
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PHL202H5 Plato ’s Philosophy in Apology Plato was known to be one of Socrates ’ students‚ and knew him for over 40 years. Although Plato ’s version of Apology is popularly believed to be (the most accurate) historical recount of what happened in 399 B.C on the day of Socrates ’ trial‚ historians cannot be sure the validity of everything he wrote. It can be argued that it is actually a philosophical work‚ remarking on the teachings of Socrates and his beliefs‚ which he stood by even until his
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In Socrates’ apology‚ he defends himself against all three accusations that have been put in front of him in the court of law; as he stands there accused‚ attempting to convince the jury of his innocence‚ Socrates uses his more than capable abilities to explain‚ step by step‚ that his is not guilty of any of these charges. In my opinion‚ Socrates accurately explains to the jury that he is not only innocent of these charges but a victim of his accuser for even bringing him into court. One of Socrates’
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Apology If I could apologize to someone for anything it would be to my sister for not always being courteous of her time. My sister and I are 5 years apart. I am a spirited teenage girl and she is an ambitious and loving sister who lives away from home. She visits home often‚ so we get to spend hours of amusement together. However‚ there are times when I have plans with friends and she wants to hang out with her friends. So we spend quality time together‚ but our schedules don’t always accommodate
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John Hoogerhyde In the beginning of this section of Apology of Socrates‚ the jurors find Socrates guilty by a 281 to 220 vote. Socrates begins his next speech by revealing that he is not grieved by this decision‚ and that he is surprised only by the ratio of guilty to innocent votes‚ thinking the majority would have been against him. He tells the audience that the proposed penalty is death‚ yet he does not feel that is fair in his belief that he had never wronged anyone. He believed that what
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Apology Plato Excerpted‚ cir. 360 BCE In 399 BC‚ Socrates (an ancient Greek philosopher)‚ was put to trial by his fellow Athenian citizens. The Apology is Plato’s account of the speech that Socrates gave in defense of his actions at the trial. Audio: http://www.thoughtaudio.com/titlelist/TA0023-Apology/ I will begin at the beginning‚ and ask what is the accusation which has given rise to the P1 slander of me‚ and in fact has encouraged Meletus to proof this charge against me. Well‚ what do
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The Apology‚ an Artslink Queensland production‚ is a powerful‚ realistic play incorporating the issues of bullying experienced in this modern era. It increasingly deals with the effects that physical and verbal abuse can potentially have on the victim both in the present and the future. Within this essay‚ the review of multiple dramatic skills and styles along with the dramatic elements (relationship‚ mood and symbol) will be thoroughly discussed‚ in order to explain if these were manipulated at
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Blackburn Primary Care Associates 1990 Turquoise Drive Blackburn‚ WI 54937 (555) 555-1234 August 21‚ 2013 Tom Lightman 312 Monterey Place San Marino‚ CA 91108-1833 Dear Mr. Lightman: I have received you’re message regarding you’re last visit to my office on February 12‚ 2012. I personally would like to apologize for all the inconveniences during that visit. In your voicemail you stated that you felt the staff was short and distracted when working with you. I can assure you
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Dear‚ Mom & Dad: I understand that stealing is wrong and illegal and what happened in the past couple weeks made me realize that the consequences are just not worth this illegal action. I myself have no good reason for what I did but I just want you to know that if I would’ve really thought about it‚ I would have never done such a stupid and foolish thing. I surely deserved a punishment for what I did because I needed to learn a valuable lesson. I wish I didn’t do it because now I’m embarrassed
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