Apology: 6 key ideas
The core ideas of Apology, each in under a minute, written in our own words. Want the full depth? Get the book.
- IDEA 1 OF 6
The unexamined life
Socrates said a life without questioning is not worth living.
Regularly examine your beliefs and how you live.
- IDEA 2 OF 6
Knowing you don't know
Socrates was wiser than others only because he knew his ignorance, while they assumed knowledge they lacked.
- IDEA 3 OF 6
The gadfly
He saw himself as a stinging fly keeping Athens awake.
Uncomfortable critics can be valuable to any community.
- IDEA 4 OF 6
Don't pretend to know death
Fearing death assumes we know it is bad.
We don't.
- IDEA 5 OF 6
Integrity over survival
Offered a way out if he stopped philosophising, Socrates refused.
Some principles are worth more than comfort.
- IDEA 6 OF 6
Care for the soul
Care more for wisdom and virtue than for wealth, status or reputation.
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