Summary

In this second episode of Season 3 of Vital Remnants, McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary L. Gregg II discusses "The Apology," the second of Plato's dialogues in The Last Days of Socrates collection. "The Apology" details the trial of Socrates, one of the most important moments in the history of democracy, philosophy and human rights.

Corresponding Reading

"The Apology" pages 32-62 of Plato, The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo. Translated with Introductions and Notes by Christopher Rowe (New York, Penguin Books, 2010)

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Contributors

Intro: Natalie Smith, McConnell Center Civic Education Coordinator

Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director

Producer: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator