Entry #84 - Dialogues of Plato

                   I decided to abandon 13 Reasons Why, it is not because of the writing or the story, but simply because I would like to spend my last month in school reading something more challenging. So I have chose to read the Dialogues of Plato, written by the famous philosopher from ancient Greece- Plato. The first chapter is titled Apologies, and I can begin to imagine why. Plato never actually states where they are, why they are there or what they are doing in a clear manor- but I think I was able to piece the language together. I believe Plato is in front of a court of Athenian men, being accused by Meletus (his former friend) for poising the youth, teaching atheism, and taking money for teaching others. He pleads his case both intelligently, and proudly, Plato never grovels or actually admits to doing any wrong- and rightfully so. I enjoy how Plato argues, he addresses what he is being accused of and intelligently combats the remark with witty questions, and smart supported evidence. He tends to craft sentences so well, that he can get his opponent to actually admit their own thinking was wrong. This was a very smart man, and his argumentative techniques are often used now a days in courts just like the one he was in. Plato makes a lot of very valid points, and so far I have really enjoyed the book. I can't help but highlight passages during the reading that really stand out to me, and that show Plato's actual opinion.