“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Plato
Why It's Lindy
Socrates was sentenced to death for asking questions. The Apology — his unapologetic defence of the examined life — is the founding document of intellectual courage in the Western tradition. It has never stopped being read in 2,400 years.
About This Volume
Plato's account of Socrates' trial and defence before the Athenian jury. The founding document of the Western ideal that one must follow reason even at the cost of one's life.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read The Apology of Socrates?
Socrates was sentenced to death for asking questions. The Apology — his unapologetic defence of the examined life — is the founding document of intellectual courage in the Western tradition. It has never stopped being read in 2,400 years.
What is The Apology of Socrates about?
Plato's account of Socrates' trial and defence before the Athenian jury. The founding document of the Western ideal that one must follow reason even at the cost of one's life.
