EPISODE · Mar 15, 2023 · 1H 18M
Apology by Plato ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy]
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Apology by Plato audiobook. Genre: philosophy Plato's Apology is not an apology in the modern sense, but a powerful courtroom defense in which Socrates speaks for himself before an Athenian jury. Set during the famous trial that threatens his reputation, freedom, and life, the book presents Socrates as an unshaken seeker of truth, answering charges that he corrupts the young and disrespects the city's gods. Through a speech that is at once logical, provocative, and deeply personal, he examines the rumors that have followed him for years and explains why his relentless questioning of politicians, poets, and craftsmen has made him both admired and feared. Rather than pleading for sympathy, Socrates turns the trial into a meditation on wisdom, virtue, justice, and the duty to live an examined life. Plato captures the tension between the individual conscience and the demands of society, showing how dangerous honesty can become in a world that prefers comfort to self-scrutiny. Clear, dramatic, and surprisingly vivid, Apology remains one of the most influential portraits of moral courage ever written, and an essential introduction to Socratic thought. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 1 (00:36:59) Chapter 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apology by Plato audiobook. Genre: philosophy Plato's Apology is not an apology in the modern sense, but a powerful courtroom defense in which Socrates speaks for himself before an Athenian jury. Set during the famous trial that threatens his reputation, freedom, and life, the book presents Socrates as an unshaken seeker of truth, answering charges that he corrupts the young and disrespects the city's gods. Through a speech that is at once logical, provocative, and deeply personal, he examines the rumors that have followed him for years and explains why his relentless questioning of politicians, poets, and craftsmen has made him both admired and feared. Rather than pleading for sympathy, Socrates turns the trial into a meditation on wisdom, virtue, justice, and the duty to live an examined life. Plato captures the tension between the individual conscience and the demands of society, showing how dangerous honesty can become in a world that prefers comfort to self-scrutiny. Clear, dramatic, and surprisingly vivid, Apology remains one of the most influential portraits of moral courage ever written, and an essential introduction to Socratic thought. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 1 (00:36:59) Chapter 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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