Socrates is on trial for being himself. He is on trial on the belief that he is atheist - he doesn't believe in the gods of Athens. However, he argues that he is more religious than anyone. He also explains the importance of self-knowledge: he states that politicians appear wise to others, and especially to themselves. But this is merely an incorrect opinion of themselves. Socrates explains that it is crucial to search for and maintain self-knowledge. It's more important to know that you don't know, than to think that you know. He is also accused of "corrupting youth", to which Socrates responds that he wouldn't do such a thing, given that he has to live with that youth. If he corrupted them, he did so unintentionally.
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