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    Plato's Apology
    Plato's Apology
    Plato's Apology
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    Plato's Apology

    Written by Plato

    Narrated by Ray Childs

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    Socrates is on trial for his life. He is charged with impiety and corrupting young people. He presents his own defense, explaining why he has devoted his life to challenging the most powerful and important people in the Greek world. The reason is that rich and famous politicians, priests, poets, and a host of others pretend to know what is good, true, holy, and beautiful, but when Socrates questions them, they are shown to be foolish rather than wise.





    © Agora Publications
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAB Publishing
    Release dateSep 6, 2016
    ISBN9781518934018
    Plato's Apology
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    Plato

    Plato (aprox. 424-327 BC), a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle, is commonly regarded as the centermost figure of Western philosophy. During the Classical period of Ancient Greece he was based in Athens where he founded his Academy and created the Platonist school of thought. His works are among the most influential in Western history, commanding interest and challenging readers of every era and background since they were composed.

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      This audio series is an exceptional way to go through the dialogues! Highly recommend
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      Great book! It's amazing to listen to ancient wisdom.
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      Flawless performance. The narrator’s portrayal of Socrates is — divine!
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      One of history's greatest heroes. Thanks for the audiobook! Lp
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      It was very good, the recitation was great as well
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      Excellent... One of the best audio books I've ever heard. Full of life and character.