10/29/2013 People are accused all over the world for crimes they are not guilty of. In the text “Platos Apology” Socrates is accused of a crime which is slander. Socrates believes that teaching is not crime and he shouldn’t be prosecuted for such an act.Teaching is not a crime. How can he be accused of something that isn’t wrong in society? Even though Socrates is proven guilty he has no regrets. He believes he did nothing wrong and is happy to share his knowledge with people. Socrates
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The power of apology! How often we say these kinds of words like “I am sorry” or “Excuse me” to people on the bus or train just for hitting into people or stepping onto their feet accidently. These words fly out of our mouths like a bullet and we do not think twice before saying them because we know it is right‚ and we do not even know those people. However‚ for example‚ when we hurt someone’s a feeling with invisible power of words‚ and‚ in this case we should consider offering something more powerful
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John Hoogerhyde In the beginning of this section of Apology of Socrates‚ the jurors find Socrates guilty by a 281 to 220 vote. Socrates begins his next speech by revealing that he is not grieved by this decision‚ and that he is surprised only by the ratio of guilty to innocent votes‚ thinking the majority would have been against him. He tells the audience that the proposed penalty is death‚ yet he does not feel that is fair in his belief that he had never wronged anyone. He believed that what
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PLATO’S APOLOGY In Plato’s Apology‚ I found that it is only named “Apology” but there is nothing about apology there. It is mainly the defense of Socrates for his accusations. He was a very decent intelligent man. Socrates said – “I am not a clever speaker in any way at all-unless‚ indeed‚ by a clever speaker they mean someone who speaks the truth.” By this statement he was able to make people think that he is only telling the truth‚ not making false things with his intelligence. I am amazed by
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Some of the best sources of information about Socrates’ philosophical views are the early dialogues of his student Plato‚ who tried to provide a faithful picture of the methods and teachings of the great master. The Apology is one of the many-recorded dialogues about Socrates. It is about how Socrates was arrested and charged with corrupting the youth‚ believing in no god(s) (Atheism) and for being a Sophist. He attended his trial and put up a good argument. I believe that Socrates was wrongfully
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Apology Plato Excerpted‚ cir. 360 BCE In 399 BC‚ Socrates (an ancient Greek philosopher)‚ was put to trial by his fellow Athenian citizens. The Apology is Plato’s account of the speech that Socrates gave in defense of his actions at the trial. Audio: http://www.thoughtaudio.com/titlelist/TA0023-Apology/ I will begin at the beginning‚ and ask what is the accusation which has given rise to the P1 slander of me‚ and in fact has encouraged Meletus to proof this charge against me. Well‚ what do
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Apology Paper In the Apology by Plato‚ the scene is set up on the jury; Socrates is standing in front of his accusers‚ Meletus‚ Lycon and Anytus. He is defending for himself against the four charges brought by the accusers. Socrates is charged with inquiring the heaven and searching things beneath the earth‚ a Sophist‚ not believing the god of Athens‚ and corrupting the youth. Therefore‚ surrounding him was a group of wealthy young audiences. In the Apology‚ Socrates is defending for himself
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THE APOLOGY OF SOCRATES. I know not‚ O Athenians! how far you have been influenced by my accusers for my part‚ in listening to them I almost forgot myself‚ so plausible were their arguments however‚ so to speak‚ they have said nothing true. But of the many falsehoods which they uttered I wondered at one of them especially‚ that in which they said that you ought to be on your guard lest you should be deceived by me‚ as being eloquent in speech. For that they are not ashamed of being forthwith convicted
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An acceptance of guilt and a sincere apology‚ is mandatory for every wrong deed. This applies to health care field too. Admitting to your mistakes can be difficult especially when you are a healthcare provider. But as humans we do make errors and some errors can harm the patient and their family. This paper explains about the benefits of apology to the patient and their family in adverse events (Institute of Healthcare Improvement‚ 2016). Apology is defined as a statement given by a person who has
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An apology From Socrates An Apology From Socrates’ The Apology is Socrates’ defense at his trial. As the dialogue begins‚ Socrates notes that his accusers have cautioned the jury against Socrates’eloquence‚ according to Socrates‚ the difference between him and his accusers is that Socrates speaks the truth. Socrates distinguished two groups of accusers: the earlier and the later accusers. The earlier group is the hardest to defend against‚ since they do not appear in court. He is all so accused
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