1. Socrates Defense
... by the facts when I show myself in no way clever with words - that, I think, is the very height of shamelessness. Unless of course, they call a man a clever speaker if he speaks the truth. (R.E Allen, 1984, 17b) This excerpt is a subject of much debate regarding the apology, Socrates a man renowned for his dialogues and eloquent speeches, says he is not clever with ... the apology. Another aspect of Socrates dealings with the Oracle statement, which has philosophical importance, is his incessant quest to question men regarded as wise. Socrates states that he carried out these inquiries ...
- Word Count: 2000
- Approx Pages: 8
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School