The Trial and Death of Socrates: The Apology
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Space and time are the framework within which the mind is constrained to construct its experience of reality - Immanuel Kant
In this episode we begin discussing the trial and death of Socrates. It begins with the Euthyphro, which we have previously addressed, and then picks up with the Apology of Socrates. It is better understood as Socrates's legal defense to the two charges of impiety and corruption of the youth, rather than Socrates apologizing. We talk about some of the arguments put forward by Socrates, in response to the charges, as well as Socrates's view of himself and his role within society. Also, we briefly touch on the impact that the trial itself had on the observers, such as Plato, as well as the many generations of philosophers who came after Socrates.
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