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Originally published in 1933, this book examines the arguments surrounding the relation of Plato's Apology to the actual speech delivered by Socrates at his trial. Hackforth compares Plato's account to that of Xenophon, and examines Plato's possible philosophical or historical motives in the creation of his account of Socrates' defence.

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Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The Apology of Xenophon and the date of Plato's Apology; 3. The motive of Plato's Apology; 4. The meaning of the indictment; 5. The defence of the Platonic Socrates; 6. The second and third speeches and the total picture of Socrates; Additional notes; Index.

The Composition of Platos Apology

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 10/23/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107438125, 978-1107438125
      ISBN10: 1107438128
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      Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Originally published in 1933, this book examines the arguments surrounding the relation of Plato's Apology to the actual speech delivered by Socrates at his trial. Hackforth compares Plato's account to that of Xenophon, and examines Plato's possible philosophical or historical motives in the creation of his account of Socrates' defence.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The Apology of Xenophon and the date of Plato's Apology; 3. The motive of Plato's Apology; 4. The meaning of the indictment; 5. The defence of the Platonic Socrates; 6. The second and third speeches and the total picture of Socrates; Additional notes; Index.

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