Fragment 2 - The Athenian Dissident

This fragment discusses the background of Plato's "Apology of Socrates," key characteristics of Socrates' self-presentation, and the implications of the text for political dissidents in the modern era.

[BamBoJam]

Invaluable channel. Thank for explaining these concepts so clearly.

[czgiomn]

Would you describe yourself as a Straussian? I have made arguments about the tension between philosophy and politics in philosophy departments and met with scoff dismissal.