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Socrates believes he has been useful to Athens because he challenged the beliefs and values of his fellow citizens, encouraging them to think critically and question their assumptions. By engaging in dialogue and debate, Socrates aimed to improve the intellectual and moral character of his fellow citizens, even if it meant challenging the status quo and facing criticism for his views.
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Where does the dialog of Crito take place?
The dialog of Crito takes place in Socrates' prison cell in Athens, after he had been sentenced to death. Crito visits Socrates to persuade him to escape, but Socrates ultimately decides to accept his fate and remain in prison.
Which surprises Crito?
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.
What writing by Socrates most angered the political authority of Athens at the time?
There are no existent writings written by Socrates. He mentions writing another's (Aesop's?) tales into verse in Plato's Crito dialogue, but the Crito occurs after the trial during which Socrates waits for weeks before drinking hemlock.
Who was poisoned by hemlock?
The Greek philosopher Socrates is famously known to have been sentenced to death by drinking a cup of hemlock poison in 399 BC. He was accused of corrupting the young minds of Athens and impiety towards the city's gods.
Why did Socrates refuse to escape from prison?
Socrates chose to accept the punishment of death rather than escape because he believed in upholding the laws of Athens and respecting the decision of the jury, even if he disagreed with it. He viewed escaping as an act of defiance against the legal system that he had lived under.
What was the home of socrates and an early democracy?
The home of the famous philosopher, Socrates, and also the birthplace of democracy was ancient Athens. Located in the southeastern portion of mainland Greece in the eastern portion of the Mediterranean Basin, Athens enjoyed a Golden (or, Classical) period in which both Socrates and democracy were born. On both counts, civilization has been profoundly influenced -- and is likely to continue to be influenced.
Why exactly is Socrates such a threat to Athens?
because the Greeks and the Athenians where saying that Socrates was corrupting the youth. Because he was making them question things instead of just accepting things as they were, and had always been
Where does the dialog of Crito take place?
The dialog of Crito takes place in Socrates' prison cell in Athens, after he had been sentenced to death. Crito visits Socrates to persuade him to escape, but Socrates ultimately decides to accept his fate and remain in prison.
Which surprises Crito?
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.
Is Socrates likeable?
Yes I believe he was, not is a somewhat likeable man, especially since he has been dead for eons.
What writing by Socrates most angered the political authority of Athens at the time?
There are no existent writings written by Socrates. He mentions writing another's (Aesop's?) tales into verse in Plato's Crito dialogue, but the Crito occurs after the trial during which Socrates waits for weeks before drinking hemlock.
Who was poisoned by hemlock?
The Greek philosopher Socrates is famously known to have been sentenced to death by drinking a cup of hemlock poison in 399 BC. He was accused of corrupting the young minds of Athens and impiety towards the city's gods.
Why did Socrates refuse to escape from prison?
Socrates chose to accept the punishment of death rather than escape because he believed in upholding the laws of Athens and respecting the decision of the jury, even if he disagreed with it. He viewed escaping as an act of defiance against the legal system that he had lived under.
Who said Know thyself?
Some have always attributed the saying that was inscribed over the courts of Athens, "Know Thyself" to Socrates. However, Giambattista Vico in his famous "New Science," attributed the phrase to Solon, Athenian lawmaker, poet, et cetera. I would venture to agree with the later, as through history so many things that are attributed to Socrates ought to have been attributed to their rightful origin. I believe this is an example of such a case.
What kind of ruler was Socrates or was he not a ruler?
Athens was a democracy, ruled by the people, so he was one of them. He was a stonemason who served in the army, as a councillor, and in his spare time taught young men to think for themselves - for which he has been called a philosopher.
Could Socrates write?
Since we have books written by him, it seems safe to assume that he could. --Wrong- Socrates wrote nothing. It is very likely he was a fictional character created by Plato for the Dialogs-- consider his reputation for slovenliness and his wretched wife, then imagine such being the wisest man in Athens --
Was Socrates condemned to death by poison?
Yes - at least according to the writings of Plato he was. He managed to irritate those in charge by his criticisms of the status quo and the embarrassing questions he asked (which exposed the ignorance, corruption, and hypocrisy of the leaders of Athens) and in an effort to silence him the leaders put him on trial for and found guilty of both corrupting the minds of the youth of Athens and of impiety ("not believing in the gods of the state"). The leaders asked Socrates to propose his own punishment. He suggested a wage paid by the government and free dinners for the rest of his life instead, to finance the time he spent as Athens' benefactor since he had been working to improve Athens. The (probably irritated) leaders instead sentenced to death by drinking a mixture containing poison hemlock.
