by Nicholas D. Smith (Author), Thomas C. Brickhouse (Author)
Virtually every modern interpretation characterizes some part of what Socrates says in the "Apology of Socrates" as purposefully irrelevant or even antithetical to convincing the jury to acquit him at his trial. This book, by contrast, argues persuasively that Socrates offers a sincere and well-reasoned defense against the charges he faces.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 01 Sep 1990
ISBN 10: 9780691019
ISBN 13: 9780691019000