The Apology

The apology is organized into three parts, the first part is the most famous part of the text, the second is the verdict, and the third part is the sentencing. Socrates was charged with corrupting the young and not believing in the Gods. The way in which Socrates upheld himself through the verdict and sentencing is very honorable, he seems to remain confident in the fact that he has done nothing wrong in which he deserved to die for and states that man is too eager to take each other’s lives. I struggled to understand this writing but I feel as though there are many lessons that can be taken away from the story. Socrates never questioned himself and I think this is an attribute that everyone should have. It is important to accept yourself even if threatened with death because of your beliefs. Socrates had an ability to question almost every aspect of life and some may say he questioned what is “right” too much and thought far too abstractly for his own good, although he still encouraged the city of Athens to think outside of the box and not solely on what they are “forced” to believe and how they are taught to act. Sometimes the “right” thing to do is to go against the current and form your own thoughts and beliefs.