This paper discusses why, in the "Apology," Socrates claims that a good man cannot be harmed either in life or in death. The paper shows that this is because the philosopher strongly believed that a good man was someone who engaged in love of dialogue and learning. If this inquiry could go on in the next world, than a man of virtue did not have to fear harm in life or death. 6 pgs. 6 f/c. 1b.