This is Socrates showing his understanding in what goes around comes around, that if one does no good, it will soon come back to harm them. Socrates is trying to prove that it makes no sense for one to intentionally do wrong when it harms them as well. He says, “Is there anyone, then, who wishes to be harmed by those he associates with, rather than to be benefited?” (Page 8). To Socrates this is a result of not knowing, or ignorance. By painting himself as a person who understand such a concept places Meletus and his accusation under pressure. I do agree with Socrates, and I believe that a person with such understanding does not partake in evil activities out of self will. A person can be unaware of such action and as a result seem wicked and harmful. Ignorance should not be seen as the same as wickedness. To
This is Socrates showing his understanding in what goes around comes around, that if one does no good, it will soon come back to harm them. Socrates is trying to prove that it makes no sense for one to intentionally do wrong when it harms them as well. He says, “Is there anyone, then, who wishes to be harmed by those he associates with, rather than to be benefited?” (Page 8). To Socrates this is a result of not knowing, or ignorance. By painting himself as a person who understand such a concept places Meletus and his accusation under pressure. I do agree with Socrates, and I believe that a person with such understanding does not partake in evil activities out of self will. A person can be unaware of such action and as a result seem wicked and harmful. Ignorance should not be seen as the same as wickedness. To