The apology of socrates audiobook free audio books. Apology, crito, and the republic, books 1 and 2 unabridged. It is only through the apology that we are today able to learn more about this most venerable greek philosopher, socrates, as he left very little written work himself. There are also many titles about socrates and plato. Rightly so, the apology is still, all by itself, an excellent introduction to western philosophy and traditionally the first complete text read in the formal study of classical greek.
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So for the price everyone else charges for just 1 book, we offer you unlimited audio books, ebooks and. The trial and death of socrates remains a powerful document, partly because it was a true perhaps in certa. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Apology of socrates ancient greek audio book by plato. Platos account of this speech from 399 bc contains socrates final thoughts on being sentenced to death and his reasons for accepting this fate. The apology of socrates is one of the earliest existing documents of greek philosophy everything earlier was lost and is known only through quoted fragments in later works, like those of plato himself. Listen to the trial and death of socrates apology phaedo by plato available from rakuten kobo.
Socrates thinks that injustice may not be answered with injustice, and refuses critos offer to finance his escape from prison. It is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political theory, and arguably platos best known work. Sep 14, 20 plato s account of socrates defense at his trial for corrupting the youth is a classic summation of his teachers life and mission, centered in socrates most famous line, the unexamined life. The apology of socrates by plato, presents the speech of selfdefence given by socrates in his trial for impiety and corruption 399 bc. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Most of what we know about socrates comes from plato, his most famous student. It is a conversation between socrates and his wealthy friend crito regarding justice, injustice, and the appropriate response to injustice. The apology of socrates is plato s version of the speech given by socrates as he unsuccessfully defended himself in 399 bc against the charges of corrupting the young, and by not believing in the gods. Blackstone audiobooks features the dialogues of plato and an unabridged edition of the republic on audio cassette. The publisher though and the book it comes with are unusual. Apology here has its earlier meaning of speaking in defense of a cause or of ones beliefs or actions. This collection brings together three of plato s most enduring classics.
Listen to apology audiobook by plato and bob neufeld free. Librivox recording of the apology of socrates, by plato. This video is a recording of me reading platos apology. The apology of socrates is plato s version of the speech given by socrates as he unsuccessfully defended himself in 399 bc against the charges of corrupting the young, and by not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel 24b. The apology of socrates is the dialogue that depicts the death of socrates and is one of the four works, along with euthphro, phaedo, and crito, through which plato details the final days of the philosopher socrates. It includes the full text of apology and crito, as well as the first two books of plato s monumental republic. The symposium, a dialogue on the nature and purpose of love centered around the ideals of beauty and. He is charged with impiety and corrupting young people. The republic, the apology, crito, and symposium audiobook cover art. The very best lecture course on these two philosophers is professor michael sugrues plato, socrates, and the dialogues put out by the teaching company on cassette and audio download. And there is also a free audio download of platos apology available from the folks at voices in the dark. It is the earliest and most eloquent expression of what has been termed philosophical faith, as that love and search for truth which gives meaning to life and trust in the face of. The reason is that rich and famous politicians, priests, poets.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Symposium, the apology, and the allegory of the cave symposium, the apology, and the allegory of the cave audiobook, by plato. Sep 06, 2016 listen to plato s apology audiobook by plato. Audio book summary the apology of socrates is one of the earliest existing documents of greek philosophy everything earlier was lost and is known only through quoted fragments in later works, like those of plato himself. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Download or stream symposium, the apology, and the allegory of the cave by null plato. Plato s apology plato s apology audiobook, by plato. The apology of socrates plato audiobook and ebook all. In what relation the apology of plato stands to the real defence of socrates, there are no means of determining. Platos account of socrates defense at his trial for corrupting the youth is a classic summation of his teachers life and mission, centered in socrates most famous line, the unexamined life. The republic is a socratic dialogue by plato, written in approximately 380 bc. The trial and death of socrates audiobook by plato. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Listen to platos apology audiobook by plato and albert a.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Jan 01, 2005 plato s apology audiobook written by plato. Librivox recording of platos republic read by librivox volunteers. Oct 18, 2019 the apology of socrates audiobook written by plato. Plato apology full audiobook with accompanying text audioebook. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The apology is plato s version of the speech given by socrates as he defended himself in 399 bc against the charges of corrupting the young, and by not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel. The apology of socrates by plato free at loyal books. Nov 27, 20 the apology of socrates audiobook plato c. The apology is plato s version of the speech delivered by socrates before the athenian people in his defence agaist charges of impiety and of misleading others, which ended in his condemnation and death in 399 bc. For those looking for a taste of plato, this audiobook is ideal. Apology audiobook apology by plato the apology of socrates is plato s version of the speech given by socrates as he unsuccessfully defended himself in 399bce against the charges of corrupting the young, and by not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel 24b.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the republic. Roe 1920, translated by benjamin jowett 1817 1893 platos account of socrates defense at his trial for corrupting the youth is a classic summation of his teachers life and mission, centered in socrates most famous line, the. The apology of socrates according to plato audiobook. Download symposium, the apology, and the allegory of the cave. Plato called socrates the best of all men i have ever known.