Plato's Speech Of The Legal Self-Defense Of Socrates

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“Apologia” "is an account written down by Plato that showcases the speech of the legal self-defense of Greek philosopher Socrates while he was under trial. The author Plato is a known classical Greek philosopher, a teacher of Aristotle and was a prize student of Socrates. He is one who is known by the world today for laying the basis of classical philosophy and one who kept account in writing of Socrates fundamental ideas since Socrates didn’t leave any writings of his own. Just like in the past Plato continued to take in and write down in detail of Socrates thoughts and ideas. In Apologia, Plato wrote down his exposition of Socrates speech showcasing his defense while under the charges during his trial of “corrupting the youth”