Apology
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The term "apology" in literature refers to a defense of one's personal beliefs and viewpoints. A notable early example is Plato's Apology, which presents Socrates defending himself against accusations. Thomas More, an English humanist and statesman, wrote an Apology in 1533. This work was part of his defense of the Catholic Church's anti-heresy laws and his own actions in prosecuting heretics. More's Apology also addressed accusations of greed, which he refuted by highlighting his poverty and refusal of financial grants.12
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