Comparing The Apology, Euthyphro, And Crito

The philosopher with which my views are in the most agreement is the philosopher Socrates. The Socratic tradition is a long a deep tradition that has influenced every facet of our life today, the four most important texts to be examined are The Apology, Euthyphro, and Crito. These texts capture the way Socrates saw the world. I am going to talk about the political philosophy and Socrates moral philosophy in Crito and the Apology and I am going to talk about religious belief in Euthyphro. I am also going to talk about the way Socrates has influenced western culture and society, and the way Socrates has had a strong impact and much influence in my everyday life.
2 My political philosophy is one of realism and liberty, I believe that our obligations
Socrates is charged of corruption of the young, impiety (not believing in gods.) and taking money for philosophy or being a sophist. Socrates argues his case in a manner in which he uses reason to argue why he should not be punished and spins the logic of his accusers to where they don’t make any sense. The oracle to Socrates that he the wisest man and he also tries to figure that out. Socrates ends up losing the case and unjustly being
Afterwards I’d like to think if I was in Socrates situation, I would. Socrates love of the mind is something I’ve also much thought about, questions like why did Socrates never cry? Why did he never do any art or music? And why does he think the mind is so important? I’ve pondered. Socrates is a man of the mind and the fact he didn’t cry while being on trial is an interesting one, I think Socrates is great but only portrays the story of the mind and for that he’s magnificent. Socrates seems to dislike the flute and says “when well-educated gentlemen drink together, you will not see girls playing the flute or the lyre or dancing” this shows his impact in life is one of reason and the mind not the heart. Socrates is someone that makes me think skeptically to a point about things I believe in and why I believe in them. Socrates also makes me think about the way the things I say are defined and how I define them. Socrates also makes me ponder what it means to be a good citizen and how to be one. I’ve come to the conclusion that the best possible citizen would have acted in the same way Socrates did in that situation. When he talked to Crito about death and what is a life worth living for it makes me think about the influence of society on our personal lives and how much society impacts our choices. Socrates