Apology

Plato's Apology is one of his most famous dialogues, offering an account of the defense speech given by Socrates during his trial in 399 BCE. In the work, Socrates is charged with corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety—specifically, not believing in the gods of the state and introducing new deities. The dialogue is framed as Socrates' defense of both his personal actions and his philosophical beliefs. It is often considered a foundational text in Western philosophy, offering deep insigh...