1) Compare the role of human reason in Oedipus the King with its role in Plato’s Crito
Although providing similar framework and subject matter, Oedipus the King and Plato’s Crito explore the influence of the enchanted and disenchanted Greek world differently. This allows for a deep exploration of the role of human reasoning within the two texts. Both text’s as a whole generally explore the same main points of Greek reasoning, yet key differences among the themes of the disenchanted and enchanted world provide variances in the presentation of reasoning and rationality.
The disenchanted world has a large influence on human reason as portrayed by Oedipus the King. The ancient Greek social political structure and laws are followed intensely …show more content…
This is presented by Oedipus’ failed attempts to fight the proficies. It is explored in this way that to act honourable and just, one must do as the gods forsake of them “The best solution to the oracle, the riddle posed by god – we should look for that”. It is the gods that have ultimate control over the Athenians and their actions and destiny, “may god watch over for you for this kindness better than he ever guided me”. Furthermore, the text also explores the concept that every decision and reaction is chosen by fate “Destiny guide me always”. Regardless the action, fate is inescapable and the Athenian future is always predetermined – Any attempts to fight this will lead to an utter demise of character (as presented in the play). With fate predetermined it is argued that reasoning also ultimately becomes programmed by the gods. It is explored that by using the gods wishes as legitimization (charisma), the Greek citizens are acting in an honourable, just way “for something great and terrible, something strange. Will let my destiny come and take me on its
Although providing similar framework and subject matter, Oedipus the King and Plato’s Crito explore the influence of the enchanted and disenchanted Greek world differently. This allows for a deep exploration of the role of human reasoning within the two texts. Both text’s as a whole generally explore the same main points of Greek reasoning, yet key differences among the themes of the disenchanted and enchanted world provide variances in the presentation of reasoning and rationality.
The disenchanted world has a large influence on human reason as portrayed by Oedipus the King. The ancient Greek social political structure and laws are followed intensely …show more content…
This is presented by Oedipus’ failed attempts to fight the proficies. It is explored in this way that to act honourable and just, one must do as the gods forsake of them “The best solution to the oracle, the riddle posed by god – we should look for that”. It is the gods that have ultimate control over the Athenians and their actions and destiny, “may god watch over for you for this kindness better than he ever guided me”. Furthermore, the text also explores the concept that every decision and reaction is chosen by fate “Destiny guide me always”. Regardless the action, fate is inescapable and the Athenian future is always predetermined – Any attempts to fight this will lead to an utter demise of character (as presented in the play). With fate predetermined it is argued that reasoning also ultimately becomes programmed by the gods. It is explored that by using the gods wishes as legitimization (charisma), the Greek citizens are acting in an honourable, just way “for something great and terrible, something strange. Will let my destiny come and take me on its