Apologia of Socrates - (According to Plato) | My Narration & Notes
Apology from apologia, means a defence of something. It is the opposite of an "apology" which is an acknowledgement of an offense or failure. Plato is making a defence of Socrates, not apologizing for him.
This is my narration of Plato's account of Socrates' defence against the accusations of atheism and corrupting the youth, with notes.
Socrates' Accusers:
Anytus, a rich and socially prominent Athenian who opposed the Sophists on principle. Socrates says that Anytus joined the prosecution because he was "vexed on behalf of the craftsmen and politicians"
Meletus, the only accuser to speak during Socrates's speech of self-defence; he was the tool of Anytus, the true enemy of Socrates. Socrates says that Meletus joined the prosecution because he was "vexed on behalf of the poets"
Lycon, who represented the professional rhetoricians as an interest group. Socrates says that Lycon joined the prosecution because he was "vexed on behalf of the rhetoricians"
(Note to KZhead: This is my own recording, it is not taken from anywhere else. I retain the copyright)
Timings:
Start 0:00
Socrates' Opening: 0:10
Socrates' Defence: 5:05
The Vote of Condemnation: 53:28
Socrates' Death 59:53
Translation: en.wikisource.org/wiki/Apolog...)
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Time Stamps: Socrates' Opening: 0:10 Socrates' Defense: 5:05 The Vote of Condemnation: 53:28 Socrates' Death 59:53 Amazon Link: geni.us/TheLastDaysOfSocrates
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Excellently recited Brother, like medicine to the weary mind.
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One of the first philosophy books I've read. I was 15 years old. Socrates' story inspired me so much. Buddhism and stoicism have resurrected faith in my life and I'll be ever grateful for the words of these heroes long gone. It's true what Seneca says, that we can marry ourselves into houses of thought of great men who lived before our time. For the philosopher it's a beautiful thing to become so accustomed to the works and history of a foregone thinker that he can include their person in his own self selected pantheon of spiritual godfathers. Through them you have friends, teachers, mentors, and hopefully one day equals, whose judgement is never unjust, whose advice is always valueable, whose demeanor is always humble and who's image isn't perfect, but fallible and vulnerable. You can come to love and respect them, but never idolize them. With them in your soul you will never be truly alone or without wisdom. Philosophy isn't exclusive to one man, but it's a movement that is present untill this very day. And the torch of philosophy will be passed on untill the last free thinking man perishes and with him the love of life.
Well said of thou friend of Athens.
You surely passed your philosophy degree I presume, your eloquent writing is philosophical poetry at a very high level , my freind.
Really philosophical from your part too, thanks for writing
Amazing addition!
Well said!
I thank thee good sir for all the content you have pursued.
We can comprehend how the problem of ideologues has been recurrent in human existence.
Im glad you made an audiobook after my recommendation. Thanks a lot.
You have an excellent voice for narrating books. Thanks for all your great work.
Thank you sooooooo much for putting this on KZhead! This was very very very helpful! 😁😄
Your voice is perfect for such readings, so glad i stumbled upon your channel.
I feel like seneca is being judged 😂😂. Amazing job as always! The phrases on screen help a lot! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
As always, excellent reading.
Thank you for this reading, Mr Homer.
Thanks for doing these your one of the best narrators I’ve head and I listen to a lot on audible and librevox 👍🏻
Thanks for this fantastic video
Simply incredible
Thank you Very much!
Love this show.
I enjoyed alot. Thanks man
Thank you much.
Just starting to get into philosophy, this book is amazing
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good work
Love your narration! I like this modern English version, easier to listen to and follow along. Socrates is my favourite philosopher ❤
I read this when I was young getting my degree in philosophy. Now I hear it from a different point of view now that I'm old. It takes on a whole new color including what has happened since 2019 when my eyes were opened as to what's really going on. I, too, am not convinced that death is such a bad thing. It would be a release to get away from all this evil and crimes against humanity. I've tried to help, educate, give grace because I understood what has been done to people. At times I feel feckless. As though my true role was simply to be a witness. I get how Socrates was feeling.
My true role was simply to be a witness. I hear you. No doubt.
Wonderfully done ..thank you
Phenomenal to hear this account of Socrates!
Beginning the long journey of western philosophy with the greeks.
Same!
Ayyyyyy! Started my journey today
This is a great read/listen in the "era of experts in everything", when software salesmen tell society how to act in a pandemic, or in their family life
cant help but feeling your missing the point if you hold those views, since socrates would probably think you were a nutjob if he was still alive, i mean, probably would of used the word fool, but still
As a dyslexic, I appreciate the video! thanks!
After listening to this piece of oration, how could you still condemn such a fine mind to death? Indeed the world has always been short of men with virtues.
@@pananampalatayangpinoy Fair enough rationale. I guess looking back after a few years of enlightenment, they regretted their absurd action.
What translation are you reading from? Mine is the broadview press edition but i find some of your readings, come across with more clarity.
This is how I feel when my family thinks I’m weird for questioning things or not adhering to public opinion. Or that I prefer reading philosophy over watching movies or Netflix. They get angry/offended and claim that I think that I’m smarter than everyone. That feeling is what Socrates felt his whole life, and most at this point.
You are smarter
Is zero have a clue what protects freedom and justice exactly we the people's jobs to understand is what we stand for . Many deceive self unknown to self pretend to know much about much in life became two divided unknown to even self
If you compare yourself to Socrates often, I can somewhat understand the jabs 😅
So let me get this straight. I love your narration and I planned to translate these public domain books to Hindi for Indian audience to know about Stoicism. So can you please make a biginner tutorial for everything. It would be of great help.
I hate Stoicism. I don't get why Stoicism is a fashionable now. I think it's better to spent time on the Platonic dialogues or of the works of Aristotle, or Plotinus's Enneads who assimilats both Aristotle and Plato..
@@jackdarby2168 I think it’s popular because Stoic philosophers superficially seemed to promote ‘tools’ that superficially seem related to ‘business,’ though the original Stoics were talking from a military POV, just like the original ‘art of war’ and ‘samurai books’ were not meant for business but are appropriated by business people. It’s a fading trend, I can already see Stoicism going out of favor due to the fact that modern psychology already has better tools and more plausible stories about what causes unhappiness.
@@jackdarby2168 Please explain, for I cannot understand why one would love Plato and hate the Stoics.
Is it that you hate Stoicism or you dislike the work involved in not only reading but understanding Stoicism? For had you understood Stoicism you would've said something different. For I consider Nietzsche my teacher yet I love Stoicism. Try to understand Stoicism before saying things rash.
“Stoicism is self tyranny” nietzsche Antiquated philosophy
AN HOUR? my philosophy teacher assigned this to me and I have to bust out a paper in the next six hours.... aight aight imma go make some coffee
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He was like a robot in human form, how did he do all the things right and for so many long years.
Where are you from ?
To find wise or who is wiser is a qestoin one to many shall answer. To call upon yourself to see If you see your self worthy of this title...
Socrates was indeed a prophet.
dah!
what is the font?
"CaligulaDodgy"
Anyone after Anand Srinivasan Sir's speech-like
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never heard anyone pronounce apology like apple-loggie. is this a computer voice?
He most likely did it because the connotations which were associated with the word "Apology" were far different then than now. Back then it meant a formal and concise description of an issue or an exposition in detail as accurately as possible,today it means expressing one's remorse at actions done. Socrates wasn't "sorry",because the basis of an "Apology" is saying you're sorry(apologise), he was merely giving an exposition of his life to the court. Whether they wanted him to be free of charges or to be condemmed was totally indifferent to him.
It appears all great leaders had a level of spirituality, and they definitely knew what their mission was. Socrates sounds like many Jewish Prophet who was also martyred. But he sounds more like Jesus Christ.
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No one is going to comment about how he pronounces apology.?? Not making fun of him or anything it just blew my mind because I've never heard it said in that way. Had to rewind to make sure it wasn't a different word I did not know lololol. Love it.!
That's a bad mofo right there
24:18 No one likes to be harmed
Socrates getting canceled by the mean woke crowd of his day 😅 RIP Old Man ❤
There are so many armchair philosophers in these comments. I swear ive never read the word indeed so many times
How Now I know, why my 11th grade teacher - had Fear in her eyes, when I was asking permission at 17 years of age - to give my next book report about Socrates & Plato. She knew I was ahead of my time.... I just found this audio which answers all my concerns Karma Is the Key & Purpose to this Presentation.
Why did you pronounce APOLOGY like that? Are you a software reader or a real human?
It's from apologia meaning a defense of something. It's the opposite of an apology so I think it should be pronounced as apologia is, otherwise people might think Plato is apologizing for Socrates
*Noice*
God has a covenant with the creeping animals, beasts and insects of the Earth. Every soul finds its proper form. There is no reason to fear death for a truthloving human being. 🍷🎃
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Why do we fear death... Socrates surely says we shouldn't!. He also says we don't go to heaven...
This was 400 yrs before Jesus/Christianity was even thought of lol
I mean since you couldn't even say the word "apology" correctly I think I'll give this one a by 👀🤣
And here you are misspelling the word "buy". I think I'll give you a bye.
How many people have been wrongfully murdered in the name of God?
Mop
This is boring. I’m going to go play some “Raid: ShADoW LEGEnDs!”
Lol
_thrilling_ _gameplay_
socrates is so annoying lol no wonder they killed him
Stopped the video after the second word and gave a deserved thumbs down for that pronunciation! Who is this guy?!....Prince Ludwig the indestructible 😂😂😂 sorry for any inconweeeenience.
Dude the word is from the Greek word apologia this is how it’s pronounced in this case
@@jackpiscitelli9355 the origin of the word has no influence on how that word should be pronounced when speaking that word in the English language. But hey, perhaps I'm incorrect.....maybe it's just all Greek to me 😆
It would seem you're a bit out of your depth. Education is a self directed endeavor. Pause the video do some additional investigation as to be better informed.
21:29 "Observe mellitus that you are silent and have nothing to say"
I no socrates he tasted death
Learn to spell!!!