What argument does Crito use to convince Socrates to leave?? Crito and some of his friends were willing to pay informants to keep whatever knowledge of Socrates escape secret. He also gave him the option of staying in Thessaly‚ and he assured him that he wouldn’t be harmed there. The main argument that Crito used in trying to convince Socrates‚ was by saying that in not trying to escape he would be betraying his own sons by going away and leaving them‚ and not educating them on what
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“The Apology” by Plato Summary Plato’s “The Apology” is the speech Socrates makes at a trial in which he is accused with not recognizing the gods recognized by the state‚ inventing new deities‚ and corrupting the youth of Athens. Despite its title‚ however‚ the speech is not an “apology”. The word “apology” comes from the Greek word “apologia” which means a defense‚ or a speech made in defense. It can then be inferred that Socrates is not apologizing for his “wrongdoings”‚ but is instead defending
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Analysis of the Crito The life of Socrates provides one example of someone who seeks a justification for his or her moral actions by living out his convictions even to the point of death. Socrates tries to use reason (rather than the values embedded in his culture) to determine whether an action is right or wrong. The dialogue called the "Crito" contains an image of Socrates trying to adopt what could be called the “moral point of view” (as opposed to the point of view of one’s religion or society)
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Julie Shapiro “Crito” Reaction 10/14/12 The great Athenian philosopher Socrates believed in justice and overall fairness regarding the law. If a crime were committed‚ Socrates would rather take the punishment instead of seeking revenge. His morals consisted of accepting the scandal he had executed and not take vengeance. This differs from Hammurabi’s eye for an eye method. Hammurabi followed a path of abase payback and doing onto others what had been done to you. Socrates view of justice
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Analysis of Crito The question is raised within the dialogue between Socrates and Crito concerning civil disobedience. Crito has the desire‚ the means‚ and many compelling reasons with which he tries to convince the condemned to acquiesce in the plan to avoid his imminent death. Though Crito’s temptation is imposing‚ it is in accord with reason and fidelity that Socrates chooses to fulfill his obligation to the state‚ even to death. Before addressing Crito’s claims which exhort Socrates to leave
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Exploration of The Apology After Socrates was convicted‚ he makes a prophecy. The prophecy is that vengeance will come upon those who convicted him. He prophesizes the Zeus will be much harsher to those who convicted Socrates than they were to Socrates. He says that more‚ younger people will step up in his place. In condemning Socrates‚ the Athenians are not freeing themselves. They are actually making it worse for themselves. More people are going to take Socrates place and they will question
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The essay “Crito” is a dialog between Socrates and Crito’s‚ who is trying to convince Socrates to escape from prison and his ultimate death. Both parties give good reasons on their positions‚ but it ultimately is Socrates’s decision. The Conversation begins with Socrates questioning Crito‚ why he is there so early‚ which he replied that he comes to the prison often and knows the “prison-warder” (43a). He continues to tell Socrates that he could not sleep because his friend is about to be executed
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The most noticeable comparison between Jesus Christ and Socrates was that the charges against them. They were both seen as an “evil” influence to the townspeople because of their different ways to see life and for their beliefs on religion. Jesus was considered a heretic because he preached monotheism in a polytheistic world. He called himself the messiah‚ a divine being and the son of God and the Jews saw that as a major offence. The Roman Government did not like that Jesus questioned the oppressiveness
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CRITO. It certainly is. SOCRATES. About what time? CRITO. Dawn is breaking. SOCRATES. I am surprised that the prison guard was willing to let you in. CRITO. He is used to me already‚ Socrates‚ because coming so often‚ and in addition I have done something good for him. SOCRATES. And have you just come or long ago? CRITO. Fairly long ago. SOCRATES. Then why did you not wake me immediately‚ instead of sitting by in silence? CRITO. No‚ no‚ by Zeus‚ Socrates‚ I only wish I myself were not so
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Worksheet on Plato’s Crito 1. In paragraphs 43-46a‚ Crito gives Socrates a number of reasons why he should escape. State one of them in your own words. He will be killed un-honorably. 2. Socrates brings up the case of an athlete engaged in professional training. What point do you think Socrates is trying to make here? Although he was an awful wrestler‚ anything is possible even if one is destined for failure. There just may be a positive ending to his going away. 3. Socrates says “As we have
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