""Socrates and the Defense of Himself as Reported by Plato in the Apology"" is a book written by Charles M. Bakewell. The book explores the trial and defense of Socrates, as reported by Plato in his work ""Apology"". Socrates was accused of impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens, and the book delves into the arguments presented by Socrates in his defense. Bakewell examines the historical context of the trial, the philosophical ideas presented...