In the Apology the concept of “pursuer” death and “pursuer” wickedness is introduced after Socrates is handed his sentence in his trial. Socrates associates the “pursuer” wickedness with all the people that voted against him in his trial, along with his accusers. Socrates believes that it is more difficult to outrun the “pursuer” wickedness than it is to outrun the “pursuer” death but, Socrates explicitly states that he would rather be outrun by the pursuer of death, than be outrun by the pursuer of wickedness. In ancient Athens is was almost a custom that any honourable man would rather die than commit evil or dishonourable acts. Socrates’ understanding of virtue is that virtue equals knowledge of what is good and bad. Socrates also associates
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Socrates associates the concept of “pursuer” wickedness with all of his accusers and those who voted against him in his trial. Socrates states in the Apology that it is easier to outrun the “pursuer” death than the “pursuer” wickedness, but states he would rather be outrun by the “pursuer” death. “it is not difficult to avoid death, gentlemen; it is much more difficult to wickedness, for it runs faster than death.” Socrates says that wickedness is much faster than death, but would rather be caught by death because in ancient Athenian society, it was much more honourable to die a natural death than to commit acts of evil or unjust acts. “slow and elderly as I am, I have been caught by the slower pursuer, whereas my accusers, being clever and sharp, have been caught by the quicker wickedness.” (Plato, The Apology, 39b). This quote emphasizes Socrates’ view on the difference between death and wickedness. Although Socrates states that he would rather be caught by the “pursuer” death than the “pursuer” wickedness, Socrates displays his displeasure in the jury’s decision to sentence him to death but at the same time keeps his composure and accepts that he will die by the condemnation of the jury, while the jury has to live with the condemnation of the truth. “I leave you know, condemned to death by you, but they are condemned by truth to wickedness and injustice.” (Plato, the Apology, 39b). This quote displays Socrates’ displeasure with the …show more content…
This is why Socrates’ states that virtue should be discussed everyday by any man as it is the greatest good to any man. “…I say that it is the greatest good for a man to discuss virtue everyday.” (Plato, The Apology, 38a). Perhaps one of the biggest virtues discussed in the Apology by Socrates, is the virtue of the soul. Socrates says “…for the unexamined life is not worth living for men…” (Plato, The Apology, 38a). This is one of the most famous quote ever uttered by Socrates, this quote can be interpreted as making the noble choice, of choosing death in lieu of an alternative which in this case would be Socrates’ exile from the city. Socrates’ view of choosing the “honourable” path of death, then the “dishonourable” path of exile from the city, ties back to Socrates’ analogy of the quick “pursuer” wickedness, and the slower “pursuer” death. When Socrates states that he would rather be caught by the slower “pursuer” death, than the quicker “pursuer” wickedness, is the same idea as when Socrates chooses the honourable path of death, instead of the dishonourable path of
Socrates associates the concept of “pursuer” wickedness with all of his accusers and those who voted against him in his trial. Socrates states in the Apology that it is easier to outrun the “pursuer” death than the “pursuer” wickedness, but states he would rather be outrun by the “pursuer” death. “it is not difficult to avoid death, gentlemen; it is much more difficult to wickedness, for it runs faster than death.” Socrates says that wickedness is much faster than death, but would rather be caught by death because in ancient Athenian society, it was much more honourable to die a natural death than to commit acts of evil or unjust acts. “slow and elderly as I am, I have been caught by the slower pursuer, whereas my accusers, being clever and sharp, have been caught by the quicker wickedness.” (Plato, The Apology, 39b). This quote emphasizes Socrates’ view on the difference between death and wickedness. Although Socrates states that he would rather be caught by the “pursuer” death than the “pursuer” wickedness, Socrates displays his displeasure in the jury’s decision to sentence him to death but at the same time keeps his composure and accepts that he will die by the condemnation of the jury, while the jury has to live with the condemnation of the truth. “I leave you know, condemned to death by you, but they are condemned by truth to wickedness and injustice.” (Plato, the Apology, 39b). This quote displays Socrates’ displeasure with the …show more content…
This is why Socrates’ states that virtue should be discussed everyday by any man as it is the greatest good to any man. “…I say that it is the greatest good for a man to discuss virtue everyday.” (Plato, The Apology, 38a). Perhaps one of the biggest virtues discussed in the Apology by Socrates, is the virtue of the soul. Socrates says “…for the unexamined life is not worth living for men…” (Plato, The Apology, 38a). This is one of the most famous quote ever uttered by Socrates, this quote can be interpreted as making the noble choice, of choosing death in lieu of an alternative which in this case would be Socrates’ exile from the city. Socrates’ view of choosing the “honourable” path of death, then the “dishonourable” path of exile from the city, ties back to Socrates’ analogy of the quick “pursuer” wickedness, and the slower “pursuer” death. When Socrates states that he would rather be caught by the slower “pursuer” death, than the quicker “pursuer” wickedness, is the same idea as when Socrates chooses the honourable path of death, instead of the dishonourable path of