At the beginning of his speech in Apology Socrates said to disregard his manner of speaking before the jury. How could his request be understood with regard to the distinction between sophistry and philosophy? Make sure to explain this distinction. Elaborate on the argument Socrates made when he claimed that he could not intentionally corrupt the youth.

At the beginning of his speech in Apology Socrates said to disregard his manner of speaking before the jury. How could his request be understood with regard to the distinction between sophistry and philosophy? Make sure to explain this distinction. Elaborate on the argument Socrates made when he claimed that he could not intentionally corrupt the youth.