The Apology‚ by Ralph Waldo Emerson‚ can be observed through many different aspects. Emerson‚ representing one of the greatest advocates for transcendentalism‚ has applied the idea of seeking a God within nature to multiple poems. The Apology is boasting with this trait‚ for Emerson states‚ “Think me not unkind and rude‚/ That I walk alone in grove and glen;/ I go to the god of the wood/ To fetch his word to men.” (Emerson‚ lines 1-4). Emerson describes how he seeks nature for spiritual relief‚ just
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In Apology by Plato‚ passage 38d-39c‚ Socrates turns his attention to those who voted against him. He expresses that he was convicted because he did the opposite of what they wanted him to do which was to beg for mercy and try to avoid the death sentence like many others do. On the contrary‚ he was not ashamed or scared to reveal his truth nor did he try to avoid death. Socrates’ tone conveys his strong beliefs of doing what’s right‚ this idea of justice which is highlighted throughout his defense
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Dillian Pemberton Dr. Hyo Kim English 212 August 28‚ 2012 Quote: “ I am called wise‚ for my hearers always imagine that I myself posses the wisdom… but the truth is O men of Athens that only god is wise” Apology by Plato is an argument that defends both he and his master‚ Socrates’‚ way of thinking and looking at the world and records his masters last argument in defense of philosophy. At the time this work was created‚ Socrates was under persecution by many for blasphemy. This piece is significant
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Title: Letter of apology Name: Course; Tutor: 11th May 2011 Mark Morgan‚ P.O BOX 1254‚ ATLANTA. 11th May 2011. Dear mother‚ Am hoping that you will get to read each and every word of this letter‚ because I want you to understand the reason I sent you that hateful and despicable email last Sunday. I now feel that I should have told you earlier (when I was young)‚ how I felt in a respectful manner‚ and maybe I could not be carrying this hatred. Last Sunday
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Clouds vs. The Apology In Aristophanes’ Clouds and in Plato’s Apology we see extensive fictional representations of the historical figure‚ Socrates‚ who left us no literary works under his own name. When comparing these two representations‚ readers often assume‚ as a result of the nature of the comedic genre‚ that Aristophanes’ portrayal of Socrates is exaggerated and fallacious. On the other hand‚ Plato’s account is often taken more seriously as a result of the philosophical genre and the respected
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Wisdom - Plato’s “Apology” Many have tried to find definitions to wisdom over the course of time and many have pursued the ideal of becoming wise. This trait is worn as a title of glory and pride by those seen as wise‚ but Socrates’ wisdom brought him more enemies than it did followers or friends. His desire for insight into human nature and all that is around provoked him to ask questions‚ and those who question the “normal” way of things are dangerous and frightening. Should one be accused
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Socrates – “The Apology” or (Defense) Socrates had no written work‚ never had a job and there are questions of whether he was even literate. However‚ Plato was a student of Socrates and recorded what occurred at his death trial. Socrates asked lots of questions and made people with political power look stupid. At no time during his trial does he claim to be innocent. He (attacks his accuser instead) There were two types of charges brought against him. - The new or (Official) Charges
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The Apology is believed to be the most authentic account that has been preserved of Socrates’ defense of himself as it was presented before the Athenian Council. It is in essential harmony with the references to the trial that occur in Plato’s other dialogs and also with the account given in Xenophon’s Memorabilia. It appears to record‚ in many instances‚ the exact words used by Socrates while making his speech in defense of himself. To be sure‚ the words were not recorded at the time they were spoken
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The apology of Socrates is quite a mystery; his defense is essentiality unbelievable by the average audience. A character so knowledgeable was like no other and can take someone time to truly understand his intelligence and spirt. As Socrates seeks the truth of the frequent lies told against him‚ he was determined to persuade the juries that the accusations presented were untruthful. I find it quite comical how sarcastic and knowledgeable he was to be put in the situation he was in. He was able to
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Mediations on First Philosophy‚ knowledge comes from our senses but the senses are only there to help improve all these aspects of life. His idea is the mind is a dominant weapon in everyday life‚ one that decides the certainty of all things. In The Apology‚ Socrates believes that all knowledge comes thru questioning of what he thinks he knows to what he truly is willing to find out. Therefore his ideas of what he thinks he knows
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