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He didn't choose - he was held in prison during his trial, and on being found guilty, was given the humane choice of suicide, otherwise having his throat cut by a state slave and being thrown into a garbage pit.

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Socrates chooses to stay in prison out of a sense of?

Until penitential imprisonment was introduced in the 19th Century CE, prison was essentially a place of restraint where people were kept until they were disposed of - by whipping, execution etc. Socrates didn't choose to stay in prison - he was kept there awaiting execution after conviction on the capital charge of impiety.


Why did Socrates stay in prison?

Socrates chose to stay in prison and accept the death penalty rather than flee because he believed it was important to follow the laws of the state, even if he disagreed with them. He saw his commitment to reason and integrity as more valuable than his own life.


Why did Crito's visit Socrates?

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.


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.


What is the prison to which Socrates refers when he says that you men are in kind of prison and that one must not free oneself or run away?

Socrates refers to the body as the "prison" in which the soul is confined. He believed that focusing on the physical world and material desires trapped the soul, preventing it from reaching its true potential. Socrates emphasized the importance of pursuing wisdom and virtue to free oneself from this "prison."

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Socrates chooses to stay in prison out of a sense of?

Until penitential imprisonment was introduced in the 19th Century CE, prison was essentially a place of restraint where people were kept until they were disposed of - by whipping, execution etc. Socrates didn't choose to stay in prison - he was kept there awaiting execution after conviction on the capital charge of impiety.


Why did Socrates stay in prison?

Socrates chose to stay in prison and accept the death penalty rather than flee because he believed it was important to follow the laws of the state, even if he disagreed with them. He saw his commitment to reason and integrity as more valuable than his own life.


Why did Crito's visit Socrates?

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.


In what writing style did Plato choose to write about Socrates?

What writig style did Plato choose to write about Socrates?


What writing style did Plato choose to write about Socrates?

What writig style did Plato choose to write about Socrates?


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.


Why Socrates stays in prison?

He was kept there pending his trial and execution.


Which explains why Socrates stays in prison?

He believes it is the right thing to do


What is the prison to which Socrates refers when he says that you men are in kind of prison and that one must not free oneself or run away?

Socrates refers to the body as the "prison" in which the soul is confined. He believed that focusing on the physical world and material desires trapped the soul, preventing it from reaching its true potential. Socrates emphasized the importance of pursuing wisdom and virtue to free oneself from this "prison."


Who was socrates friends in peril?

Socrates had many friends and followers, but two of his close friends were Crito and Phaedo. Crito was a wealthy Athenian who tried to help Socrates escape from prison, while Phaedo was one of Socrates' disciples present at his death.


How did socrates show his loyalty to the Athenian democracy?

he refused to escape from prison


What would be your nickname in prison?

I don't plan on going to prison, but if I had to choose a nickname, maybe something like "Ace" because I always try to stay one step ahead.