Plato – The Apology of Socrates 2005 Turkish Book Turkey

Plato – The Apology of Socrates (Sokrates'in Savunması) – Elips Kitap Turkish Edition (2005)

Description:

This Turkish edition of The Apology of Socrates (Sokrates'in Savunması) by Plato was published by Elips Kitap in 2005. Printed in Turkish, the work is one of Plato's most influential dialogues, presenting Socrates' defense before the Athenian court during the trial that ultimately led to his execution.

Rather than offering an apology in the modern sense, the dialogue records Socrates's formal defense against accusations of impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. Throughout his speech, Socrates argues for the importance of truth, virtue, and philosophical inquiry, insisting that the unexamined life is not worth living. The work stands as a timeless defense of intellectual freedom and moral integrity.

Themes such as justice, virtue, truth, wisdom, conscience, and freedom of thought appear throughout the dialogue. As one of the foundational texts of Western philosophy, The Apology of Socrates continues to inspire readers through its enduring message about the pursuit of truth and the courage to defend one's principles.

Key Features:

• Author: Plato

• Original Title: The Apology of Socrates

• Turkish Title: Sokrates'in Savunması

• Publisher: Elips Kitap

• Publication Date: 2005

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: Philosophy; Classical Philosophy; Ancient Literature

• Subject: Socrates' defense at his trial in ancient Athens

• Literary Content: Classical philosophical dialogue; Socratic philosophy

• Themes: Justice; Truth; Virtue; Wisdom; Freedom of thought; Moral integrity

• Historical Focus: Ancient Greek philosophy and the trial of Socrates

• Educational Value: One of the most important philosophical texts on ethics, civic responsibility, and intellectual freedom

• Collector Appeal: Turkish edition of Plato's classic account of the trial and defense of Socrates