" The Apology " primarily refers to Plato’s classic account of Socrates' 399 BCE trial, where the philosopher defends himself against charges of corrupting youth and impiety. The text covers his arguments for wisdom and his famous refusal to abandon his principles, culminating in his death sentence, as seen in full on Project Gutenberg or The Internet Classics Archive .
Alternatively, the term often refers to the 2008 Australian Prime Minister's speech regarding the Stolen Generations, a formal apology available in full via the Australian Embassy . Apology by Plato - The Internet Classics Archive The Apology