Platonis Apologia Socratis, Part 1: Introduction And Text (1887) is a book written by Plato, one of the most renowned philosophers in history. The book is a collection of dialogues that center around the character of Socrates, who was Plato's teacher and mentor. The dialogues in this book are focused on Socrates' defense of himself against the charges of impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing an introduction and the text of the dialogues. The ...
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Platonis Apologia Socratis, Part 1: Introduction And Text (1887) is a book written by Plato, one of the most renowned philosophers in history. The book is a collection of dialogues that center around the character of Socrates, who was Plato's teacher and mentor. The dialogues in this book are focused on Socrates' defense of himself against the charges of impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing an introduction and the text of the dialogues. The introduction provides an overview of the historical and philosophical context of the dialogues, as well as a discussion of the themes and ideas that are explored in the text. The text itself is a transcription of the dialogues, which were originally recorded by Plato's followers. Throughout the book, Socrates engages in a series of conversations with various interlocutors, including his accusers, in which he defends himself against the charges brought against him. He argues that he is not guilty of the crimes of which he is accused and that he is simply trying to help his fellow citizens by encouraging them to question their beliefs and assumptions. Platonis Apologia Socratis, Part 1: Introduction And Text (1887) is a seminal work in the history of philosophy and is still widely studied and debated today. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and teachings of Socrates, as well as a window into the philosophical and cultural milieu of ancient Athens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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