Plato’s “Apology” is a lengthy speech written in conversational language and simple words as given by Socrates in the defense of himself against the accusation of being a bad person. “That man Socrates is a pestilential fellow who corrupts the young. If one asked them what he does and what he teaches to corrupt them, they are silent, as they do not know, but, so as not to appear at a loss, they mention those accusations that are available against all philosophers, about things in the sky and things below the earth, about not believing in the gods and making the worse the strongest argument” (Plato, 21-22). In this quote, Socrates makes it clear to the audience that the accusation against him is based not on evidence but rather on the lack of understanding of philosophers by other people.
Works Cited
Plato. Apology. By G.M.A. Grube. Trans.