apology by plato summary

What is the main idea of The Apology by Plato? – The main idea of Plato’s Apology is that the judges who condemned Socrates to death, and the climate of opinion in Athens that led to the charges against Socrates, were unjust and untrue. In the Apology, Plato argues that Socrates, not the judges and not Athens, represent the truth.

What is the summary of Socrates apology? – 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.

What happens at the end of Plato’s apology? – The Apology ends with the speech in which Socrates utters a prophetic warning to his judges concerning the verdict that history will pronounce upon them for the actions they have taken in condemning him to death.

What is the point of the apology? – Apologizing helps repair relationships by getting people talking again, and makes them feel comfortable with each other again. A sincere apology allows you to let people know you’re not proud of what you did, and won’t be repeating the behavior.

Is Socrates guilty in Apology? – Socrates is found guilty on both charges. During the sentencing phase he proposes, outrageously, that his punishment be that he be awarded free meals in the Prytaneum (the town hall of Athens) at the expense of the city. His actual punishment is the death penalty.

How did Socrates defend himself in the apology? – In order to defend himself against these charges, Socrates calls on Meletus, his principal accuser, and interrogates him in the familiar form of the elenchus, or cross-examination.