He expressed these moral characters in times of trouble. While he was in put away in a cell, his fellow friends bribed the guard but Socrates knowing what his fate is coming too did not leave because he thought it was unjust. When the penalty of death was brought up at his trial he said, "Death is something I couldn't care less about, but that my whole concern is not to do anything unjust or impious." (The Apology line 32d) He was concerned with acting unjustly. He took full responsibility for what he was being accused for.
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.
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The two main charges against Socrates are corrupting the young and also not having the proper religious beliefs. Socrates is being charged by a man name Meletus, who is one of three accusers. Socrates had been accused of making the weaker argument stronger and also about things in the sky and under the earth. While being examined by the poets, craftsmen, and orators, Socrates claims that they really do not know what they think they know and is trying to prove that it’s all false. After analyzing many different texts, it seems as if Socrates could be innocent and guilty at the same time.
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.
Meanwhile messengers had been sent to Athens to inquire of the interpreters of religious concerning what should be done with the man. By the time the messengers returned the criminal had died from hunger and exposure. Euthyphro was willing to prosecute his father to cleanse himself and his family from the religious pollution caused by the murder. What is piety?” Socrates asked Euthyphro to answer. He asked Euthyphro this question to test his intellect and she if he is indeed as smart as he claims.
A person undoubtedly can ne moral without believing in God. There are many who have sought out alternatives to religion with beliefs in Atheism, Humanism, and Agnosticism. The first alternative to religion is Atheism. Atheism is simply the rejection of belief in the existence of deities. The word Atheism is actually a Greek term meaning “without Gods”.
He rejected his punishments for him because they contradicts to his ideals of truth and justice. His defense for his ideals caused his death in the end. The punishments given to Socrates were exile, giving up on his philosophy and death. Socrates refused to be exiled for punishment because that would send him wandering around and be resented by more people. He also reject the condition to give up his philosophy in return forgiveness from the court.
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.
He could have mocked Hooper the same way Hooper used to call him ‘scaredy-baby’, hence taking revenge. Nevertheless, because he didn’t have the confidence to take Hooper’s power and turn the table, he gave away this opportunity, and let Hooper keep the upper hand. Similarly, I found Kingshaw relinquishing every chance afterwards that could perhaps help him out of Hooper’s torment, such as not pulling Hooper over when he could have let him fall off the stairs, and saving Hooper at the pool when he could have left him to drown. In my opinion, Kingshaw had the ability to defeat Hooper, but he