Instead of meaning "apology" in the modern sense, I am sorry, it is more a rhetorical device to allow one to defend one's beliefs and actions. Most of the text is written from Socrates' point-of-view, and while there were a number of accounts written about Socrates' last days, most consider Plato's version to be the most historically accurate- at least for writers of that time period. In terms of evidence, the work focuses on the Socratic method in which the author, Plato / Socrates, has a dialog of logic and philosophy with the reader. Time after time Socrates uses the point-of-view that he was not corrupting anyone that was not already corrupted, but instead, trying to reconcile the truth of all things. However, by questioning everyone and everything, and never allowing himself to be satisfied with the answers, he seemed to earn a reputation of a busybody, or gossip. But, for Socrates, what better evidence that the remarks, phrases, and conversations from his fellow Athenians. Of course, this is partially what caused his difficulties: teaching youth to question everything never makes anyone popular; teaching them...
Even in the penalty phase of the argument, Socrates bases his evidence on dialog. We know the majority of the judges voted in favor of death as the only real way to silence this man (XXXVIII:c). Socrates lets the judges and panel know, though, that if they think they can silence him, even in death, younger and even more harsh critics will follow -- for he has sown the seed of enlightenment, and that enlightenment is in the form of questioning (XXXIX:d). It seems that the issue of "betterment of society," too, challenges Socrates' critics, for even at the end, he says he bears no grudge, but please, will some of the good men still left in Athens look after his three sons, and ensure they grow up as good people, putting the right path in front of their own selfish needs.
Greek History Ancient Greek History As the leader of Athens during the Peloponnesian War, it was Pericles' responsibility to develop an overall strategy for the waging of the war. The strategy he developed played on Athens' strengths and the weaknesses of the Spartans. Thucydides, in The Peloponnesian War, praised Pericles' strategic ability stating "when war broke out, he also he seems to have rightly gauged the power of his country." (Strassler 1996,
Herodotus is called first historian, as he was the first known author of the historical book called the Histories, which contained various myths, legends and also many important historical events that were commented by this great Greek. Herodotus was a very smart man but when reading his book I have to mention that we have to treat him as ancient man who sincerely believed different myths (for example he was sure
It made no "long speech no one would believe, of fine moral arguments" (Woodruff 103). However, Pericles' claim that Athens did not need support to uphold its borders falls completely flat in the face of Athenian desperation to hold onto its empire. Thucydides, writing with the benefit of hindsight and the knowledge of the outcome of the war shows the Athenians in a far more ambiguous light than Pericles the
The three authors presented above and their works were considering the different ways science and the results of scientific knowledge translated in the advance of technology influence human lives. Hawthorne saw technology positively influencing the lives of those taking advantage of it and helping them get out of the darkness of unknown; Dick was imagining a much more gloomy outcome of the combination between human nature and technology, while Taylor
Moenidas I write to you to bring you tidings, and hope that your health is as it should be. I have an ulterior motive, however. I am writing to persuade, Moenidas. As you know, I am an elder statesman here in Athens. The age of Pericles has dawned, and it is clearer than ever that our system of direct democracy is indeed the most superior form of government. I write today
The History is incomplete as far as the war is concerned because it ends abruptly with the narrative of the events of 411 BC. Thucydides discusses his historical method and related issues in the early section, known as the "Archaeology" section. The fact that he had a journalistic tendency is indicated by the fact that he started to write about the war as soon as it started claiming that he
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