Euthyphro – Plato In Euthyphro, there was dialogue between Socrates and Euthyphro about the meaning of piety. Socrates has a particular interest in the subject of piety due to his recent charge of impiety. Socrates is about to be tried before Athenian court to determine whether he is guilty or innocent of the charges against him. The charges are for corrupting the youth, inventing new charges, and not believing in the old ones. He does not feel that the people understand the real meaning of piety and impiety.
Why Socrates Refuse of Escape from Prison? Philosophical viewpoints can be problematic. This ancient Greek philosopher conviction to die was an inexcusable waste of an invaluable thinker for the humanity; and those feeling get even worse when I realize, as per ones understanding, he was a victim of such unfair incomprehensible circumstances. Therefore, throughout the portrait of his friends, colleges and students, Socrates leaves societies a great contribution to the field of ethics, political, civil, moral, and so on. To be able survive the pass of the times and even contribute to society thought the memories of other, Socrates –and any other that may accomplish this, I should say- have to be an outstanding human being.
Crito told Socrates that it will be worth sneaking out and living so that he can raise his children, continue his teachings and that Socrates is welcomed to Thessaly. However, Socrates defends his decision of being executed by saying that it is never good to injustice in response to injustice. Socrates entered into a contract with the Law and then can’t decide if it is just or unjust to sneak out of jail, since he got to choose whether to be exiled or executed, could he not just change his mind and decide to be exiled? Socrates defends his case and must come up with a decision on whether to sneak out or stay in jail and accept his death, like he has already done. I view it as Socrates staying in jail.
Despite Socrates' obfuscation of the charges put against him (particularly the alleged distinction between "old charges" and "new charges"), the only charges relevant to his guilt in the trial were the so-called "new charges" put forward by Meletus: 1. "corrupting the young" and 2. "not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other new spiritual beings" (Apology 24b-24c). In Euthyphro, while discussing the matter immediately prior to the trial, Socrates connects the two charges, and says the indictment against him claims he corrupts the youth by
One of the charges in the affidavit written by Meletus against Socrates is that he is an evil doer "corrupting the youth" (Grube). Another charge brought against Socrates is that he is making up new Gods and disregarding the old Gods the Athenians believe in (Grube). Socrates starts his defense by addressing the jury and telling them that his accusers had a prepared speech, while Socrates' speech will be completely improvised (Perel). Socrates continued to further disassociate himself from the opponents by telling the jury to forgive him for his conversational tone in his speech, for that is how he best speaks (Perel). Socrates asked the jury to focus on the substance of his defense, not how his defense is delivered.
Here, legal cases would be proposed, social and political issues would be discussed, and the public would vote on decisions (such as policies and laws) that would inevitably affect the state. However, Plato dismissed this form of rule, regarding it as replete with corruption, thus an inferior form of rule, void of justice and efficiency. He cites reasons for such a view. He references the trial and death of Socrates, who was sentenced to death, charged with the crime of corrupting the youth of Athens through encouraging them to think about previously unexplored ideas. Plato regarded this conviction as unjust, and as this conviction was made under a democratic government, democracy was also unjust.
The ancient text Crito by Plato is a staged dialogue between Socrates and Crito in which is attempting Crito offers numerous arguments to encourage Socrates escape imprisonment. Crito emphasizes that if Socrates does not escape, no one would believe that he had cooperatively faced execution. That the people of Athens would fault Crito for not helping Socrates, assuming that he values his money more than the life of his close friend. Crito argues that there are other states in which Socrates has allies that will keep him safe and continues to emphasis that he should not easily give in to his enemies. However, Socrates argues against Crito’s proposal to help using few arguments.
Because of his occupation he’s not able to engage in public affairs (23b-c) iii. the young rich following him because they like to listen to his questioning (thus the accusation that he corrupts them) i. Socrates current accusers don’t know what he discusses so they’ve used the charges suggested by the earlier accusers i. Meletus defends the poets ii. Anytus: the craftsmen and politicians iii. Lycon: the orators C. The Later
What was their reasoning ? What would you do if you were in their situation? Lawson tell Warren about 5 disc brake, but Warren rejected, Warren said the failure caused by wrong lining. Lawson told Sink, but he rejected too. Vandivier realized irregularities on data, the calibrations were manipulated, he has two choices , to manipulate the data or defy his boss.
Socrates was eventually convicted by the jury and soon sentenced to death. His execution was continuously delayed by because of religious festivals which prevented all executions and wars at the time. Socrates was innocent and ultimately had perpetrated not only capital offense, but the Athenians in charge simply did not understand nor did they try understand his teachings, therefore did not like Socrates. Socrates was given the option to have the Athenians kill him or to die by suicide by ingesting poison, which is ultimately the choice he made. However before his death, Socrates continued his trek on philosophy and thinking and tried to save himself through his own works and philosophical justifications.