How to Speak Freely

Released: September 29, 2026
Length: 2 hrs 7 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

"How to Speak Freely" offers a compelling new translation of Plato’s "Apology," highlighting Socrates' steadfast defense of truth and free speech during his trial in 399 BCE. Alongside this, the book includes a satirical fable by Lucian that explores the challenges of free speech in practice. With an insightful introduction, the work examines the enduring importance, benefits, and potential risks of speaking one's mind in a democratic society.

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