During the course of reading Euthyphro, the idea of doing what is right became the overall goal for what Socrates was trying to argue. Though to one such as myself, I would easily define it as doing what is morally good according to a just law. However, after reading this dialogue, there would seem to be many loop-holes that could be argued against my understanding. The whole dialogue of this section concerns how a man named Euthyphro is supposed proceed against his father in civil court, and how Socrates see's this as morally wrong. How he asserts his disposition is through asking Euthyphro to give his reasoning behind his actions, and constantly disagreeing with him through more questions which lead into more universal idea's such as
In Plato Five Dialogues, Socrates is consistent in Apology and Crito with his philosophies on obedience and disobedience. It may seem on the surface level that he has changed his thoughts, but there is reasoning behind his outwardly change of view in Apology to Crito. In Apology he appears to broadcast the fact that he will be disobedient to the court if they tell him to change his life style. Whereas, in Crito he appears to approve with the courts verdict, and even when his friends try to get him to escape, he refuses. It appears that Socrates has had a change of heart but his stance never changes.
What is simple subjectivism? Explain and evaluate the two best objections to it. Simple subjectivism is a metaethical theory that poses that qualities such as good and bad are true relative to the individual; thus moral judgements are simply expressions of opinion. However, this does not mean that every sentence uttered is true, as someone may propose a claim that does not correctly report their internal, subjective state. Despite being a theory which seemingly encourages acceptance and moral rationality, subjectivism is deemed as flawed on two predominant levels.
Euthyphro repliesthat he, too, is not believed when he speaks about “divine things” or predicts the future. He tells Socrates that he is sure Socrates will be fine (para. 13-17). Socrates then asks Euthyphro why he has come to court, and Euthyphro answers that he is prosecuting his father. Socrates is shocked that Euthyphro would do such a thing, and remarks that Euthyphro must be “an extraordinary man, and have great strides in wisdom” to make such a charge against his father.
Socrates is supposed to be in a different | | |position since there is a jury to be convinced, and he believes he has a | | |strong argument since everyone present who is related to those who may have | | |been corrupted is there to defend, not accuse, him. | |Socrates says, “but either I do not corrupt them, or if I corrupt |Socrates admits that there is a chance that he is corrupting the youth, but | |them, I do it involuntarily, so that you are lying in both events.|that would only be if it is happening as an unintended effect. If, in asking | |But if I corrupt them involuntarily, for such involuntary errors |questions to seek out wisdom he has somehow corrupted the young men of | |the law is not to hale people into court, but to take them and |Athens, then he says he should have been told that what he was doing was
Phislosophy 231 Crito & Legal Obligation. Omar Alli 11/3/11 Socrates has been accused of corrupting the youth by Meletus and also creating new Gods, while not recognizing the old Gods. Socrates is eventually convicted of these crimes and sentenced to death. While at the state prison awaiting his execution, Socrates is approached by his friend Crito who has come in an attempt to convince Socrates to escape with him to avoid his execution. Crito puts forth many arguments to why Socrates should escape with him, however after engaging in a dialogue with Socrates, Socrates shoots down all of Crito's arguments.
Socrates, being the philosopher that he was, argued on whether he should escape or not. Socrates’ defense may seem fallible when compared to the “Apology,” yet his premises in “Crito” provide a solid ground on why he should not escape from prison while still holding true to the values set forth in the “Apology.” “…But violence against your mother or your father is considered an unholy act; and it is a far greater sin against your country (Crito 51c).” In Socartes’ parent analogy,
Following this he was given the option to come up with a suitable punishment for himself. Socrates was very determined and would not give up his beliefs just to the community's satisfaction. Even when it came to choosing an alternative punishment, Socrates was sort of mocking everyone by suggesting that he should be rewarded for his service to his state. Of course the community did not agree; he was given the death penalty. He was given many other chances to avoid the death penalty but he did not take advantage of them.
He tries to convince Socrates that escape would be easy to manage and that his friends and family would be free from harm. However, Socrates is really contemplating whether the decision to pay the guards off to allow him to escape is moral and right. I think this is a fair argument on both parts. I think it would take a toll on the friends and family of both parties if they were to aid in Socrates escape. However, I think paying off the guards would cause just as much hardship on Socrates and would challenge everything that he has stood
INTRODUCTION The ethical decision is challenging and probably blurry for decision-makers. Mostly, it creates a dilemma where fierce antagonism arises from listening to the voice of conscience and the voices of other opinions surrounding. Profoundly, the winner is determined by how willing the person is to pursue the goodness and freely choose to pay attention to the inner voice or mute it. Moral philosophers are contributing in providing an instrument to enable us to heed to the verdict of conscience, by which will be the compass through the decision stages. Kant analogizes the role of the moral philosopher to reveal the ambiguous perception of what it is moral to be clearer and shimmers dazzlingly, supplementary; he emphasised that we do not