How to Speak Freely: An Ancient Guide to Free Speech and Dissent

A vivid and timely new translation of Plato’s Apology, in which Socrates defends his pursuit of truth, no matter the consequences

Free speech is back at the center of political and cultural debate, amid intense arguments over censorship on campus, in government, and in everyday life. How to Speak Freely offers a timeless and essential exploration of free speech through a lively new translation of Plato’s Apology, perhaps the most famous and important work on the subject in all of Western his...