2 sec

02 - Socratic Citizenship: Plato, Apology Political Philosophy - Video

    • News

The lecture begins with an explanation of why Plato's Apology is the best introductory text to the study of political philosophy. The focus remains on the Apology as a symbol for the violation of free expression, with Socrates justifying his way of life as a philosopher and defending the utility of philosophy for political life.

The lecture begins with an explanation of why Plato's Apology is the best introductory text to the study of political philosophy. The focus remains on the Apology as a symbol for the violation of free expression, with Socrates justifying his way of life as a philosopher and defending the utility of philosophy for political life.

2 sec

Top Podcasts In News

Global News Podcast
BBC World Service
The Richard Heydarian Podcast
Richard Heydarian
FT News Briefing
Financial Times
Today, Explained
Vox
The Global Story
BBC World Service
The Daily
The New York Times

More by Yale University

Psychology
Yale School of Medicine
Inside the Yale Admissions Office
Inside the Yale Admissions Office
Architecture
Yale Architecture
International Law
Yale Law School
Public Health
Yale School of Medicine
Climate Change
Yale School of Forestry