"The Apology" is a literary piece of work by Plato. It is one of the most
             accurate accounts of Socrates life. Plato was a disciple of Socrates and
             regarded him as a great mentor. Socrates never wrote anything in his life
             but passed on his knowledge to Plato. "The apology" is an attempt to defend
             the character of Socrates by showing him in an honest and sympathetic
             light. Plato wanted to preserve Socrates reputation.
             Socrates was one of the most eminent philosophers of his time. He sowed the
             seed of what is now western philosophy. He can be better known as the
             founder of western philosophy. Despite coming from a rich family, Socrates
             gave it all up for a normal and simple life. He chose to mingle with the
             common people in Athenian public places. Socrates teachings influenced a
             lot of people especially the youth of Athens. Due to this reason he was
             charged with treason, corrupting the youth of Athens and blasphemy. He was
             brought forward to a jury of 500 Athenians to face a trial. An important
             reason for facing the trial was thought to be that Socrates was closely
             associated with some men who had lost political favor in Athens. Due to an
             amnesty political offenders weren't allowed to be tried, so therefore other
             charges had to be brought against Socrates.
             Socrates was given a death sentence at this trial by a slightly narrow
             margin. After his death sentence was carried out Plato re enacted the
             events of the trial and wrote them in "The Apology". "The apology" is a
             very misleading title as it does not mean "apology" in the English script.
             Apology comes from the Greek word "apologia" which was better know as
             defense or making a speech in defense of one's self. Socrates made the
             speech to defend himself and his honor rather than being condemned for it.
             He makes a good attempt to defend whatever conduct he has made and
             Socrates faced his trial like a man facing his worst fears and demons.
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