Apology, The Apology, apologize/apologise, apologist, apologetics, or apologetic may refer to:

Common uses

Apology (act) An apology is an expression of regret or remorse for actions, while apologizing is the act of expressing regret or remorse. In informal situations, it may be called saying sorry. The goal of apologizing is generally forgiveness, reconciliation and ...

, an expression of remorse or regret *

Apologia An apologia (Latin for apology, from Greek ἀπολογία, "speaking in defense") is a formal defense of an opinion, position or action. The term's current use, often in the context of religion, theology and philosophy, derives from Justin Mar ...

, a formal defense of an opinion, position, or action

Arts, entertainment, and media

Literature

* ''Apology'' (Plato), Plato's recording of Socrates' defense at trial * ''Apology'' (Xenophon), Xenophon's version of Socrates' defense * ''

A Mathematician's Apology ''A Mathematician's Apology'' is a 1940 essay by British mathematician G. H. Hardy, which offers a defence of the pursuit of mathematics. Central to Hardy's " apology" — in the sense of a formal justification or defence (as in Plato's '' Ap ...

'' (1940), an essay by British mathematician G. H. Hardy * ''

Apologeticus ''Apologeticus'' ( la, Apologeticum or ''Apologeticus'') is a text attributed to Tertullian, consisting of apologetic and polemic. In this work Tertullian defends Christianity, demanding legal toleration and that Christians be treated as all other ...

'' or ''Apology'' (c. AD 197) of Tertullian * ''

Apologia Pro Vita Sua ''Apologia Pro Vita Sua'' (Latin: ''A defence of one's own life'') is John Henry Newman's defence of his religious opinions, published in 1864 in response to Charles Kingsley of the Church of England after Newman quit his position as the Anglican ...

'' (1864), a defense of Catholicism by John Henry Newman * ''

Apology of the Augsburg Confession The ''Apology of the Augsburg Confession'' was written by Philipp Melanchthon during and after the 1530 Diet of Augsburg as a response to the '' Pontifical Confutation of the Augsburg Confession'', Charles V's commissioned official Roman Catholic ...

'' (1531), a defense of Lutheranism by Philipp Melanchthon

Films and television

* ''Apology'' (film) (1986), starring Lesley Ann Warren * ''The Apology'' (film), a documentary about World War II "comfort women" * "The Apology" (''Seinfeld''), a television episode

Music

* "Apologize" (Ed Ames song), 1967 * "Apologize" (OneRepublic song), 2007 * "Apology", a song by Lazlo Bane from the album ''

Back Sides Lazlo Bane is an alternative rock band from Santa Monica, California, United States. They are well known for collaborating with former Men at Work member Colin Hay, and providing the song "Superman" as the theme for the television show '' Scrubs ...

'', 2006 * "Apology", a song by The Posies from the album ''

Dear 23 ''Dear 23'' is the second album by Seattle Alternative rock/ grunge/power pop band The Posies. The album was rereleased by Omnivore Recordings in 2018. The first single was " Golden Blunders," which was later covered by Ringo Starr. "Apology" ap ...

'', 1990 * "Apologize", a song by Hollywood Undead from the 2011 album '' American Tragedy'' * "Apologize", a song by John Lee Hooker from the album ''

John Lee Hooker Plays & Sings the Blues ''John Lee Hooker Plays & Sings the Blues'' is an album by blues musician John Lee Hooker, compiling tracks recorded between 1950 and 1952, some of which were originally released as singles, that was issued by the Chess label in 1961. Reception ...

'', 1952 * "Apologize", a 1968 song by Peter, Paul and Mary from the album ''

Late Again ''Late Again'' is the nіnth studio album by folk-pop trio, Peter, Paul and Mary and reached #14 on Billboard 200, ''Billboard's'' Top 200 Albums Chart. The same week that this album was released, group members Mary Travers (singer), Mary Traver ...

'' * "Apologize", a song by

Grandson (musician) Jordan Edward Benjamin (born October 25, 1993), known professionally as Grandson (stylized in Letter case, all lowercase as grandson), is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and musician currently signed to Fueled by Ramen. He released his m ...

Religion

Apologetics Apologetics (from Greek , "speaking in defense") is the religious discipline of defending religious doctrines through systematic argumentation and discourse. Early Christian writers (c. 120–220) who defended their beliefs against critics an ...

, the systematic theological defense of a religious position **

Christian apologetics Christian apologetics ( grc, ἀπολογία, "verbal defense, speech in defense") is a branch of Christian theology that defends Christianity. Christian apologetics has taken many forms over the centuries, starting with Paul the Apostle in ...

, the defense of Christianity

Other uses

Apology (horse) Apology (1871–1888) was a British Thoroughbred racemare who was the third winner of the Fillies' Triple Crown, winning The Oaks, 1,000 Guineas Stakes and St. Leger Stakes in 1874. Apology was bred and owned by the Reverend John William ...

(1871–1888), a British Triple Crown winning Thoroughbred * The

Apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples Apology, The Apology, apologize/apologise, apologist, apologetics, or apologetic may refer to: Common uses * Apology (act), an expression of remorse or regret * Apologia, a formal defense of an opinion, position, or action Arts, entertainment ...

, also known as The Apology, made by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in 2008 * Mr. Apology Allan Bridge (1945–1995), American conceptual artist