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    Richard L. W. Clarke LITS2002 Notes 01 1 SIR PHILIP SIDNEY‚ AN APOLOGY FOR POETRY (1595) Sidney‚ Sir Philip. “An Apology for Poetry.” Critical Theory Since Plato. Ed. Hazard Adam s. New York: Harcourt‚ Brace‚ Jovanovich‚ 1971. 143-162. Sidney’s argum ent is divided into several sections and subsections. In order to m ake sense of this im m ensely long but im portant essay‚ you should read those sections m arked by an asterisk (*) below and in the order given: 1. From “Now then we go to the m ost

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    which is also frequently referred to by its other title‚ An Apology for Poetry. It is believed that Much of Sidney’s literary fame also rests on his essay The Defence of Poesie‚ which is now considered one of the most important early works of literary criticism to be found in the English language. An Apology for Poetry is the most important contribution to Renaissance literary theory as well. In it Sidney advocates a place for poetry within the framework of an aristocratic state‚ while showing

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    “The Apology” by Plato Summary Plato’s “The Apology” is the speech Socrates makes at a trial in which he is accused with not recognizing the gods recognized by the state‚ inventing new deities‚ and corrupting the youth of Athens. Despite its title‚ however‚ the speech is not an “apology”. The word “apology” comes from the Greek word “apologia” which means a defense‚ or a speech made in defense. It can then be inferred that Socrates is not apologizing for his “wrongdoings”‚ but is instead defending

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    Exploration of The Apology After Socrates was convicted‚ he makes a prophecy. The prophecy is that vengeance will come upon those who convicted him. He prophesizes the Zeus will be much harsher to those who convicted Socrates than they were to Socrates. He says that more‚ younger people will step up in his place. In condemning Socrates‚ the Athenians are not freeing themselves. They are actually making it worse for themselves. More people are going to take Socrates place and they will question

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    statements ever uttered is “the unexamined life is not worth living”. This statement was professed by the one and only Socrates while he argued for his life during his final trial. This statement was recorded in his pupil‚ Plato’s‚ text entitled The Apology. In our modern lives we have endless distractions; in our modern lives we have constant stimulation‚ and in our modern lives we have a need to constantly seek cultural approval -over all else. These never ceasing qualities of our culture lead us far

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    History of Europe Literature Final Paper In Plato’s "Apology"‚ Socrates is in trial for "corrupting the youth" and not believing in gods the city believe in. The book has three parts. In the first part‚ Socrates gives a long speech. This is Socrates defense against his accusers. During this speech‚ Socrates says many examples of characters in Greek books. For example‚ he talks about "the clouds" which is a comedy play. Socrates also talks about Anaxagoras in the first part. In the second

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    Kevin Langieri February 1‚ 2013 Philosophy of Human Nature Professor Gregor Topic 1: Plato’s Apology This paper examines the significance of Socrates’ opening lines in Plato’s Apology. Socrates’ opening lines establish the key points of his defense‚ which he explains in further detail as his dialogue continues. Socrates’ essentially makes four points with his opening two lines‚ which become relevant later on. To understand why these points are significant‚ it is important to make the charges

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    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. Socrates’ speech‚ however‚ is by no means an "apology" in our modern understanding of the word. The name of the dialogue derives from the Greek "apologia‚" which translates as a defense‚ or a speech made in defense. Thus‚ in The Apology‚ Socrates attempts to defend himself and his conduct--certainly

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    The Apology shows the importance of truth and justice throughout the historical development of ancient Greece and of the world in general. The Trojan War plays an important role in Socrates’ apology‚ showing how our historical development seems predetermined by a higher force or God. Aquilles‚ similar to Socrates followed the Oracle of Delphi prophecies‚ which not only determined his fames but his death too. Thus‚ Plato use of Palamedes in the Apology clarifies‚ then‚ Plato’s desire to seek for knowledge

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    Drama Draft Courtney Monsma Words: 1192 Fuelled with intensity‚ Zeal theatre company’s The Apology‚ fused physical theatre techniques‚ multiple role-sharing and live music into a visceral and dynamic piece of theatre‚ professionally and interactively expressing a searingly honest storyline‚ distinctively relatable to the young target audience. The thought provoking performance was astutely executed by seasoned company performers Sam Forster and Hayden Jones‚ amplified through the employment of

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