Analysis Of Plato's The Apology And Crito

In the writings The Apology and Crito illustrated by Plato’s character Socrates is both persecuted and cherished with disagreements and oppositions within his ancient Athenian community. Socrates pledged a new kind of citizenship resisting the traditional ways that was based on the poetic speculation of Homer. Socrates’ philosophical citizenship is based on relying on one’s virtue, powers of independent reason, and judgment. Even though Socrates spoke heavily on human excellence and positive peace, he was incriminated by the greatest and most open democracy in ancient history. Socrates was unjustifiably convicted and still was unwilling to avoid his unjust execution. At one moment Socrates was an admirable, patriotic, and wise Athenian and at another he is one of the most critical citizens of Athens …show more content…
“Socratic citizenship” functions along the lines of morality and the ramifications of causing rebellion against misconduct. He believes that one who courteously disobeys the social and political platforms holds a higher value in society. It is in The Apology that Socrates is somewhat descriptive in clarifying his morale regarding civil disobedience. In The Apology, Socrates not apologizing but defending his lifetime workings and that his accusers were falsely accusing him in terms of his faith and “expressions of belief in one Supreme Being” (Plato 19). His argument to his accusers was that he will always follow what he is feeling because he claims he is not wiser than the next man, “I do not think I know what I do not know” (Socrates). Socrates feels that it is his responsibility to express his knowledge and beliefs regarding religion, disobedience, and authority. Socrates goes on to explain that he meant no harm when expressing and interrogating citizens to start thinking for themselves to create a positive peace in their