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crito. Alex Montanile Prof. ... Crito, a longtime devoted friend and believer of Socrates'
ethical teachings presents a convincing argument to escape. ...
Crito. CRITO ... Crito, a longtime devoted friend and believer of Socrates' ethical
teachings present a compelling argument to escape. Although ...
Plato's Crito. Crito By Plato Plato's Crito takes place after Socrates
is condemned to death and sitting in his jail cell. Crito ...
The Crito. ... The main argument that seems to entail the discussion between Crito
and Socrates is the opinion of the majority on Socrates’ fate. ...
crito five dialogues socrates aristotle. ... This is a very essential point
that can be also considered in the short dialogue, Crito. ...
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In the Last Days of Socrates the dialogue “Crito” recounts Socrates last days before his
execution. Socrates had been accused of corrupting the youth and not worshipping the Gods
of the state. During his trial he denied all accusations and attempted to defend himself by
proving his innocence using reason . He was judged to be guilty and given a death sentence.
His long time friend Crito proposes to Socrates a plan to escape from his death sentence in
prison. Crito and Socrates argue the issue of escape with Socrates deciding on accepting his
sentence.
I feel that in light of his beliefs Socrates was ethically correct in refusing to escape
from prison. It was important to Socrates that he have good reasons not only to motivate but
also to justify his actions. Socrates was concerned that his actions not only be good, but be just
and noble as well. He accepts that the verdict must be carried out, even if it was not reached
correctly because by accepting the laws of Athens he has obligated himself to accept the
verdict even if it is unjust.
Crito argued in favor of escape. He is concerned with the reputations of both
Socrates and his associates. Crito also feel life in itself is of absolute value. He uses these
points in favor of his argument: Escape was easy to manage and would not put his friends in
danger. If he refused Socrates friends’ reputations would be tarnished for not aiding their
friend . To refuse would be a shameful display of cowardice. Socrates would be neglecting his
duties to his wife and children. Escape would allow Socrates to continue to philosophize
elsewhere. Socrates does not agree with these points, rather he rejects the proposal because to
escape is neither just nor is it good for him. It is not to his benefit to escape, because to
commit a wrong action...
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