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Liked It “This is the dialogue (as written by Plato) of Socrates' speech while on trial. There are three parts 1) Socrates' defense 2) Socrates' punishment bargain 3) Socrates' reaction to the death sentence. |
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“I read this for Philosophy class, probably wouldn't have read it otherwise. It is actually a pretty good (also quick) read and there were a few passages I think I can carry forward in my life.”
SidheKist wrote this review Thursday, September 1, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is the dialogue (as written by Plato) of Socrates' speech while on trial. There are three parts 1) Socrates' defense 2) Socrates' punishment bargain 3) Socrates' reaction to the death sentence.
Ovid wrote this review Saturday, June 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
While I feel like Socrates is a bit overly sarcastic and pedantic, I really enjoyed this overall. There is a lot to think about as well as some amazing examples of Socrates' brilliance. ”
“The book could be interpreted in many ways depending on the beliefs, I guess. But from what I could interpret, Socrates was simply stuck in a wrong place that had zero tolerance to anything that went against their beliefs, or they simply could not tolerate him being so blatantly straight forward about his opinions of them, which he did out of concern for them, which they thought was unnecessary. But looks like he was just a bit too ahead of his time. ”
Seema Kakade wrote this review Monday, June 13, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Socrates comes across as the brilliant martyr who uses his trial as a venue to further his cause. Brilliantly told, it contains many of the great concepts of Socratic philosophy.”
Justin J wrote this review Thursday, December 16, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“True account of Socrates' trial, especially on the charges of corrupting the youth. He was unjustly sentenced to death by hemlock.”
Jaime wrote this review Friday, October 1, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was interesting to listen to Plato's account of Socrates' trial in front of the Athenians and I found it fascinating how Socrates thought and discussed topics.”
Emma P wrote this review Monday, September 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Este caballero se permuto en mi héroe personal en el instante en que comencé a saber de él. Admirable!!!”
Omar Arenax wrote this review Tuesday, June 1, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Socrates is here offering his defense against the courts of Athens. Instead of defending himself, he's offering an explanation to why philosophy is important. Inspiring.”
Dave N wrote this review Thursday, June 19, 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ Apology (of Socrates) is Plato's version of the speech given by Socrates as he defends himself against the charges of being a man "who corrupted the young, did not believe in the gods,”
nostalgia9 wrote this review Sunday, January 13, 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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