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A 5 page essay that analyzes two of Plato's Socratic dialogues. The Apology relates the circumstances and proceedings of Socrates' trial and the Meno relates Socrates' philosophy regarding virtue. The writer explores the structure of these dialogues in terms of purpose and content. No additional sources cited.
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by their depth within a straightforward framework. This is particularly true of the Meno, which proceeds, with few diversions from the main topic, in a well-ordered argument that reaches
no definitive conclusions, but provides a great deal of philosophical detail concerning how the ancient Greeks regarded virtue. The Apology is more historically oriented. In this dialogue, Plato recounts the
circumstances and the proceedings of Socrates trial for treason. The way that Plato structures this dialogue, it is obvious that Socrates is performing the role of scapegoat for the
recent military defeat of Athens. The edict of amnesty issued after the war made it impossible for Socrates accusers to be blatant about their true motives, which are, basically, that
intellectuals such as Socrates undermined the values of Athenian young men and cost Athens the war. In particular, Socrates accusers undoubtedly had in mind the notorious and traitorous Alcibades, a
one-time student of Socrates who defected to the Spartan side of the conflict. Therefore, Socrates enemies have accused him of the vague charge of "corrupting the youth," along with impiety
and inventing new deities (Apology). The student researching this topic should be misled by the title for this dialogue. Socrates speech is by no means an "apology" in the modern
sense of the word. The name of the dialogue derives from the Greek word "apologia," which literally translated means defense, or a speech made in ones own defense. Thus, with
the Apology, Socrates offers a defense for his conduct. In a straightforward, honest manner, Socrates begins by explaining how Athenians became prejudiced against him when they were influenced by
satirical plays. Chiefly, Socrates is referring to Aristophanes play The Clouds. Socrates points out that "you have yourselves seen in the comedy of Aristophanes, who has introduced a man whom
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