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Crito is surprised that Socrates is not willing to escape from prison and flee Athens, despite having the means to do so. He expected Socrates to value his life and be motivated to avoid his impending execution.
Socrates used his method of questioning to undermine Crito's arguments and challenge his assumptions. Socrates employed logic and reason to expose inconsistencies in Crito's reasoning, making it difficult for Crito to maintain control of the argument. Additionally, Socrates' conviction and commitment to his beliefs made it challenging for Crito to sway him to a different perspective.
Crito visited Socrates in prison to persuade him to escape, believing it was unjust for Socrates to be executed. Crito also wanted to help Socrates avoid the consequences of not escaping.
The dialogue "Crito" by Plato takes place in the prison cell where Socrates is held awaiting his execution.
In Plato's "Crito," Crito unsuccessfully tries to persuade Socrates to escape from prison and avoid his impending execution by bribing the guards and fleeing. Crito argues that it is unjust for Socrates to remain in prison and that his friends would be criticized for not helping him escape. However, Socrates believes it would be wrong to evade the law and chooses to accept his fate.
Crito is surprised that Socrates is not willing to escape from prison and flee Athens, despite having the means to do so. He expected Socrates to value his life and be motivated to avoid his impending execution.
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"Crito" is pronounced KRY-toh.
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Yes, in Plato's "Crito," Crito appears in Socrates' prison cell to persuade him to escape before his execution. Crito argues that it would be unjust for Socrates to remain in prison, but Socrates maintains that he must abide by the laws of Athens.
Socrates used his method of questioning to undermine Crito's arguments and challenge his assumptions. Socrates employed logic and reason to expose inconsistencies in Crito's reasoning, making it difficult for Crito to maintain control of the argument. Additionally, Socrates' conviction and commitment to his beliefs made it challenging for Crito to sway him to a different perspective.
Crito visited Socrates in prison to persuade him to escape, believing it was unjust for Socrates to be executed. Crito also wanted to help Socrates avoid the consequences of not escaping.
Crito says to do what people think is right, but Socrates says you must do what you think is right
The dialogue "Crito" by Plato takes place in the prison cell where Socrates is held awaiting his execution.
In Plato's "Crito," Crito unsuccessfully tries to persuade Socrates to escape from prison and avoid his impending execution by bribing the guards and fleeing. Crito argues that it is unjust for Socrates to remain in prison and that his friends would be criticized for not helping him escape. However, Socrates believes it would be wrong to evade the law and chooses to accept his fate.
Crito says to do what people think is right, but Socrates says you must do what you think is right.