Crito

Crito of course had other reasons as to why Socrates should escape, but to Socrates the public’s opinions whether he committed his crimes should not be of concern and escaping his fate of death would be an act of injustice. For example, Socrates explains…

Phaedo describes the moments before Socrates’ death to Echecrates; telling him about Socrates’ thoughts on the immortality of the personal soul. Phaedo ends by Socrates drinking poison and saying his final words to his dear friend Crito. Socrates teaches much about the nature of the personal soul, virtue, learning, and knowledge, however the Phaedo suggests these doctrines are intending to not be Socrates’ legacy. These suggestions are Socrates’ words to Cebes, his advice to his friends, and his…

young men sentenced to death. The poison hemlock causes a numbness to creep up the body, starting with the feet, until it reaches the heart, causing death. As the poison crept up ever closer, Socrates uttered his final words to his close friend Crito, “Crito, we owe a rooster to Asclepius. Please don 't forget to pay the…

information about the reasons why Socrates, having been sentenced to the death by the authorities, refused to receive the help of his disciples and decided to stay in prison, even though he was put to death unjustly, based on Plato’s work piece: ‘Crito’, written around IVth century BC. First of all,…

At first glance, respect for the social contract and civil disobedience seem to be in direct opposition of each other. However, as king argues, by breaking unjust laws and accepting the chosen consequences for breaking the law the proponent of civil disobedience displays a rich love for the law. Similarly, Socrates values the law above all and honors his commitment to the Athenian law until his death. While some may argue that this affection prevents him from practicing civil disobedience; their…

self-interest, and since no one wishes to harm themselves, then wrongdoing must come from their lack of knowledge. It is evident an individual will always choose the course of action that, will bring them the greatest benefit or the least harm. In the Crito, he tells us the misery of disease and bodily deterioration can be compared to the injury inflicted by wrongdoing of vital organs and parts of our bodies. In Meno Socrates goes on to say that we do not desire commit acts that in a way that…

I am Crito, a 66 year old farmer who lives just outside of Athens. I am a Socratic, and one of Socrates most influential followers (ROLE SHEET). Since the time Socrates has been put on trial for the charges of corrupting the youth and not believing in the God’s, scholars, professors, students of all kinds, and being charged of treason. Citizens have argued and debated the truth behind his sentence. I know there are some citizens out there who believe that Socrates is basically guilty. But,…

The last time I took a philosophy class, I was in a different situation. At the time, I was not a student at FLCC. I was taking just two courses. It was my very first time in college and I was fifteen. The class was Logic 102 at Genesee Community College with Professor Gayford. I enjoyed the class, but I did not find it challenging. That was when I was just developing the beginning of my interest in philosophy. It was my father 's idea that I take the course. I had become very interested in…

In Knowledge and Community we have read books that touch on some themes such as nature and exploring identity. I am writing this paper after reading these pieces to propose a new book, Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. It is evident in the texts we have read, that the influence nature has on individuals can be powerful. As Hatchet was written for young adults, the novel is very easy to read and simple to finish in a day or two. Aside from being a quick and enjoyable read, Hatchet has the ability to…

Wise and humble to his admirers and self-righteous heretic to his critics, Socrates was a polarizing figure who made it his mission to understand what justice truly was and what it meant to live a just life. Socrates was a willing to engage with nearly anyone about these philosophical questions, however too often these discussions would lead to inconclusive answers. In the Republic, an account of Socrates written by one of his own followers known as Plato, Socrates finally offers an answer to…