The Trial of Socrates (Plato's Apology)

Plato's Apology is one of the most famous works of not just philosophy, but world literature in general. It depicts the trial of Socrates, who was charged with impiety and corrupting the young, and sentenced to death for it. Instead of begging for mercy, Socrates gives a powerful defense of his practice of philosophy, and bravely argues that we should not fear death. Why was Socrates so hated? Why did Athens kill the man who the Oracle of Delphi said was the wisest of the Greeks? And why was Socrates not afraid of death? Find out all about it in today's video!

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00:00 Introduction
02:12 Socrates' Accusers
05:19 Why Did Socrates Question everyone?
09:20 Socrates Disputes the Charges
12:41 Why We Shouldn't Fear Death
15:09 Socrates' Divine Mission
17:27 What Does Socrates Deserve?
19:03 Closing Remarks
25:17 Outro

[matiusclicarelli]

So I've heard of Socrates since I was young but just recently I've been seeing his name about a bit more.. And it's only now at 46yo that I've actually bothered to look at what all the hype is about him. And wow am I amazed. What a legend. He's definitely one of my heroes.

[fvsmith]

Ever since I was a child, I’m 67 now, I have always liked Socrates. His words then, have so much value and truth to this day and days on.

[Pickledsundae]

As someone who is listening to this on the way to his Top Secret clearance investigator meeting, this really helped center me!

[andygeez]

im so glad youtube is a thing, I needed to read the entire thing for a college class but I have so much trouble reading long books, so I needed a few good summaries

[TekkGnostic]

Much respect for making this video.
Explained this dialogue so much better to anyone than I could ever attempt to.

[darioguerra]

Had to read this for my political theory class a long time ago, always knew it was something special

[ericleon]

Thank you, I read the book and followed your description and commentary, I think Socrates was the first real genius, just the fact that he made it to his 70's without dying in a war or disease, is really remarkable.

[nsbdnow]

I love Socrates. An oldster now, but I was an actual philosophy major and even going into graduate level. Of course... that is now all rejected and ridiculed, but to be honest... I think I'm close to actual existential authenticity and success because of reading about him via Plato when I was in late adolescence/young adulthood. There is a bust of him, along with Plato and Aristotle, on the mantle behind me right now.

[saminfysl]

Listening to this after reading the Apology earlier this week. Awesome video man 🙂

[Danaluni]

Socrates, for all of the same reasons, would be sentenced to death in Washington, New York, or San Francisco under the same charges that Athens raised

[billmm]

Great video, well presented and understandable.
I also like the creative way of talking to your audience using the cartoon.

[rayportal]

Thanks for helping me study for my exam today

[kennithlambert]

I've heard of Socrates in school but I never really paid any attention as to who he really was .
I enjoyed your video about him very much so thank you.

[ljubisavukovic]

great video, waiting for future uploads!

[McCarthy_Paul_Servant_of_God]

Thank you so very very much for putting this together. Spreading the works of godly men i believe is a very holy endeavor, and who knows the positive impacts being able to hear this wisdom will ignite on my journey. Once again thank you for your efforts, i hope god blesses you.

[AnanyaRao-letk]

Oh my god this gave me chills!!! AMAZING

[sheikbadruzzaman]

This was a very good breakdown and helped me a lot

[johneagle]

Thank you. It helps understand Socrates. I am learning philosophy on my own, and videos like your are godsend. They distill the main issues, making the reading of the dialogues much clearer.

[andychap]

So cool, never actually heard what the trial was before

[SokhomPrins]

Keep it coming, thanks for your work.