Introduction to Philosophy
	The Apology - Socratesı last defense.
	Plato 347 BCE
What is Truth?
	Is truth found only in Godıs Word?
	Is all truth Godıs truth?
	Does truth come only from science?
	Is it possible that we canıt attain the truth?
Synopsis:
The Apology
	Socrates gives his reasons for doing what he does. pg. 7-10
	He gives what he takes to be the reasons his accusers accused him. pg. 10-12
	He gives his defense. pg. 12-13
Synopsis:
The Apology, part 2
	He questions Meletus on two points: pg. 13-16
		Am I a corrupter of the young?
		Am I an atheist?
	It is not truth but indignation aroused by his speech that is the cause of his condemnation. pg. 16-18
	Death is not the worst result. pg. 18-22
Synopsis:
The Apology, part 3
	Socrates Divine Sign. pg. 18
	Not only do the young men whom I have taught support me, but their families also. pg. 21
	Socrates is found guilty. pg. 22
	Meletus proposes the death penalty. pg. 23
Synopsis:
The Apology, part 4
	Socrates counter-proposes to be supported with free meals because he has done no wrong. pg. 23
	³...the unexamined life is not worth living...² pg. 24
	Socrates is condemned to death. pg. 24
Synopsis:
The Apology, part 5
	Socrates suggests it must be good that he is to die otherwise his divine sign would have prevented him from saying what he has said and doing what he has done.
What Virtue Can be Found in Socrates?
	He respects the truth.
	He is honest.
	He values piety over his own life.
	He keeps a clear conscience.
	He is wise enough to know that he knows nothing.
	He has integrity.
The death of Socrates
by Jacques-Louis David in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York