Is the law justice? If not should we still follow it? Those questions refer to the arguments between Crito and Socrates. Crito believes that Socrates should escape from prison because the law is not justice for placing him there at first. Opposing this belief, Socrates believes that he must obey the rules even in prison and not escape from it since this act is not justice. Even if he is innocent, he believes that his name will always be placed to the society that he followed the law and just. Having both arguments, Socrates manages to convince Crito with his point of view. Socrates argument was stronger than Crito’s one.
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He believes that he must follow his fate and God’s will for him no matter what is the situation. This made him even stronger to accept the fact that he is going to die. Crito argued that in the opinion of many people, both Socrates and his friends will be criticized if he does not make effort to escape. Socrates argues in defense by stating the danger that comes when following public opinion. He illustrates that the opinion of some should be considered and the opinion of others should be disregarded. Moreover, his escape would not benefit him, his friends or family, as it would cause them injury as a result. The ones who would have assisted him to escape would as a result be likely driven to exile, in which they could destroy their lives. As for him personally, departing to a neighboring city would be problematic as he would be recognized as an enemy and looked upon as a corrupter of the laws. Escaping from prison wont solve the issue, escape was never the solution for anyone. Once you escape you will spend your rest of your life escaping. Its hard to accept your death knowing that your inicent, yet Socrates is trying to deliver a message to his society and that is no matter what happens the law must be followed and the thing that we learned about justice must be practiced until the very last breath of our life. when Crito tries to negotiate about how Socrates will leave hi children and they …show more content…
Therefore, Crito believes that its not wrong for Socrates to escape because he has been imprisoned unjustly. However, Socrates does not agree with Crito, keeping his view of the obligation of fulfilling the terms of the sentence. Socrates believes that when the states interest disagrees with that of a person, a person should not object to the state's imposition of power upon him, even though that which is being imposed may be unjust. Socrates bases his argument on the fact that he is a citizen of the state. Socrates was born, raised and educated within its boundaries and as a result has a dedicated responsibility towards
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He believes that he must follow his fate and God’s will for him no matter what is the situation. This made him even stronger to accept the fact that he is going to die. Crito argued that in the opinion of many people, both Socrates and his friends will be criticized if he does not make effort to escape. Socrates argues in defense by stating the danger that comes when following public opinion. He illustrates that the opinion of some should be considered and the opinion of others should be disregarded. Moreover, his escape would not benefit him, his friends or family, as it would cause them injury as a result. The ones who would have assisted him to escape would as a result be likely driven to exile, in which they could destroy their lives. As for him personally, departing to a neighboring city would be problematic as he would be recognized as an enemy and looked upon as a corrupter of the laws. Escaping from prison wont solve the issue, escape was never the solution for anyone. Once you escape you will spend your rest of your life escaping. Its hard to accept your death knowing that your inicent, yet Socrates is trying to deliver a message to his society and that is no matter what happens the law must be followed and the thing that we learned about justice must be practiced until the very last breath of our life. when Crito tries to negotiate about how Socrates will leave hi children and they …show more content…
Therefore, Crito believes that its not wrong for Socrates to escape because he has been imprisoned unjustly. However, Socrates does not agree with Crito, keeping his view of the obligation of fulfilling the terms of the sentence. Socrates believes that when the states interest disagrees with that of a person, a person should not object to the state's imposition of power upon him, even though that which is being imposed may be unjust. Socrates bases his argument on the fact that he is a citizen of the state. Socrates was born, raised and educated within its boundaries and as a result has a dedicated responsibility towards