Taylor Samec
Professor Deen
Introduction to Philosophy
21 September 2016
Apology
Thesis:
Socrates tries to prove he is not guilty by making statements to Meletus. It ends with Meletus agreeing with Socrates’ statements. Meletus ends up being portrayed as a fool that does not know much because Socrates keeps making claims that Meletus does not argue back.
What or who is considered a positive influence on the youth? This is the first question Socrates asks Meletus.
Meletus responds with the law, judges, and members of the citizen assembly are all good influences on the youth.
Every Athenian is a member of the citizen assembly, therefore Socrates should be considered a good or positive influence but he is excluded from this consideration.
Professor Deen
Introduction to Philosophy
21 September 2016
Apology
Thesis:
Socrates tries to prove he is not guilty by making statements to Meletus. It ends with Meletus agreeing with Socrates’ statements. Meletus ends up being portrayed as a fool that does not know much because Socrates keeps making claims that Meletus does not argue back.
What or who is considered a positive influence on the youth? This is the first question Socrates asks Meletus.
Meletus responds with the law, judges, and members of the citizen assembly are all good influences on the youth.
Every Athenian is a member of the citizen assembly, therefore Socrates should be considered a good or positive influence but he is excluded from this consideration.