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An apology is a justification or defense of an act or idea, from the Greek apologia (απολογία). An apology can also be an expression of contrition and remorse for something done wrong. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 151 languages. ... People feel remorse when reflecting on their actions that they believe are wrong. ...

Apology can refer to:

• Apologetics, the systematic defense of a position.
  • Christian apologetics, the defense of Christianity.

In literature: Apologists are authors, writers, editors of scientific logs or academic journals, and leaders known for taking on the points in arguments, conflicts or positions that are either placed under popular scrutinies or viewed under persecutory examinations. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Christian apologetics is the...

• Apology (Plato), Plato's recording of Socrates' defense at trial.
• Apology (Xenophon), Xenophon's version of Socrates' defense.
• Apology of the Augsburg Confession, a 1531 defense of Lutheranism by Philipp Melanchthon.
• An Apology for the True Christian Divinity, a 1676 defense of Quakerism by Robert Barclay.
• An Apology for the Life of Colley Cibber, Colley Cibber's 1740 autobiography of his life as poet and playwright.
• Apologia Pro Vita Sua (A Defense of One's Life), an 1864 book by Cardinal John Newman in defense of Roman Catholicism.
• A Mathematician's Apology, a 1940 essay by G. H. Hardy.
• "Apology" (short story), a 2007 short story by Jan Wildt.

In music (The) Apology (of Socrates) is Platos version of the speech given by Socrates as he defends himself against the charges of being a man who corrupted the young, did not believe in the gods, and created new deities. Apology here has its earlier meaning (now usually expressed by the... Xenophons Apology describes Socrates state of mind at his trial and execution, and especially his view that it was better to die before senility set in than to escape execution by humbling himself before an unjust persecution. ... The Apology of the Augsburg Confession was formulated by Philip Melanchthon as the response to the Roman Confutation against the Augsburg Confession. ... Robert Barclay (1648? - October 3, 1690), one of the most eminent writers belonging to the Society of Friends, or Quakers, was born in 1648 at Gordonstown in Morayshire. ... Colley Cibber, actor, playwright, Poet Laureate, first British actor-manager, and head Dunce of Alexander Popes Dunciad. ... Apologia Pro Vita Sua (Latin, A defence of ones life) is the classic defence of the religious opinions of John Henry Newman, published in 1864 in response to what he saw as an unwarranted attack on Roman Catholic doctrine by Charles Kingsley. ... A Mathematicians Apology is a 1940 essay by British mathematician G. H. Hardy. ... Jan Wildt (1962? - ) is an American author of short stories. ... Jan Wildt (1962? - ) is an American author of short stories. ...

• Apologia (album), a 2002 album by the rock band Sajama Cut.
• Apologize (song), A song written by OneRepublic that was remixed by Timbaland for his second album, Timbaland Presents: Shock Value.

Apology can also refer to: Apologia is the first album from Sajama Cut. ... Sajama Cut is a one-man indie rock band from Jakarta, Indonesia known for their dark and poetic lyrics and their pop-based melodies. ... Apologize is a pop song by OneRepublic found on their debut album Dreaming Out Loud. ... OneRepublic (often miswritten separated) is an American rock band formed in Colorado. ... Timothy Z. Mosley (born March 10, 1971), better known as Timbaland, is an American musical composer and R&B record producer and rapper whose style influenced both genres even helping to blur the distinction between the two, as well as Pop and Dance music. ...

• The Apology (Seinfeld episode), a 1997 episode of the television show Seinfeld.
• Apology, a 2006 film directed by Kyle Colavitti

Apologies can be refreshing, thorough, professional, crisp and efficient. The Apology is the one-hundred and sixty-fifth episode of the hit NBC television series Seinfeld. ...

However, sometimes they may be unctuous.

See also

• Non-apology apology
• Remorse
• Anthropology

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en:Apology A non-apology apology is a statement in the apparent form of an apology that is actually nothing of the sort. ... People feel remorse when reflecting on their actions that they believe are wrong. ... Anthropology (from Greek: ἀνθρωπος, anthropos, human being; and λόγος, logos, knowledge) is the study of humanity. ... Image File history File links Disambig_gray. ...