Socrates Analysis

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Socrates states, “This is the truth of the matter, gentlemen of the jury: wherever a man has taken a position that he believes to be best, or has been placed by his commander, there he must I think remain and face danger, without a thought for death or anything else, rather than disgrace” (Plato, 28:d). Socrates shows both a deep understanding of his mortality and of the importance of his ideas through this quote. Death is not viewed as good or bad in Socrates’ view, and Socrates thus does not fear death. He identifies truth and knowledge as the ultimate values to which we should all strive to exemplify. When one believes that something is right, in Socrates’ eyes, one ought to defend that belief even when facing extreme punishment. In fact, Socrates is offered immunity from punishment, as long as he does not spread his ideas as a philosopher again. He …show more content…
I am a closeted atheist to my family, especially my grandparents. My grandparents are deeply religious people and I am certain that they would cast me out of the family and ostracize me if I were to reveal my atheism. While this is not the execution Socrates faces, it is an extreme loss to lose respect from the people that I love. It is for the reason of not wanting to lose my family’s respect that I do not defend what I believe is right. In this vein, I am wrong in Socrates eyes for I view my status of my relationships and my earthly life as more important than my ideas about the world. I often think that I should stand up for my beliefs rather than going along with and agreeing with my grandparents. After all, they may just accept me. However, I have avoided all confrontation possible and masked my true self in order to avoid trouble and persecution. Ultimately, I relate to this quote insofar as it embodies who I want to be. I have not yet reached this level of self-discovery like Socrates, but I hope to one day reach that

Socrates Rhetorical Analysis

Socrates and Medea abuse rhetoric in an effort to manipulate the way others view them, and create an image that will help them gain control over the situations they are in. Socrates uses rhetoric by controlling the image of his accusers, and in the self portrait he creates for his audience. He presents himself as a man of good character, someone who should be trusted more so than those who are accusing him. His ability to do this is supported by his self confidence, which serves as the foundation…

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Socrates Argument Analysis

death a blessing? Socrates brings up some really good points on what makes a good or bad argument. You can see it through his own argument and decide if you think it is good or bad on your own. I, personally, believe that his argument is a good one. He brings up many points questioning why he is on trial and it makes you think. First we will talk about what makes an argument good or bad. I have a few examples to make it very clear. Then I will show you how I have reconstructed Socrates’ argument. Then…

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Socrates Piety Analysis

When Socrates asks, “what is piety” to Euthyphro, he is asking what makes pious actions pious (6,d). First, the conversation begins because of Socrates’ surprise over Euthyphro’s plan to prosecute his father for murder (3,b). However, Euthyphro believes that being pious means to act justly and being impious means to act unjustly and it does not matter who the person is that is being punished for the action (4,b). However, Socrates considers if different Gods could hold different opinions than other…

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Trail Socrates Analysis

1During Socrates’ trail he was charged formally with two important charges being impiety and corrupting the youth with an additional one relating to his questioning of many and their supposedly held wisdom. At his trail Socrates would go on to defend himself against these charges by explaining his actions as well questioning one of his accusers Meletus. Much of Socrates’ defense was focused on addressing each charge individually beginning with past ones than moving on to present charges during which…

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A Rhetorical Analysis Of Socrates 'Apology'

Plato is an account of Socrates’ speech given at the trial in 399 BC. Socrates was an Athenian Philosopher which he charged with not recognizing the gods recognized by the state, inventing new deities, and corrupting the youth of Athens. In Socrates speech, he explains the jury of Athenians why he is not guilty of the crimes he accused of. He uses many logical arguments to prove his charges, but still at the end he found guilty and sentence to death. In most part of Socrates speech, he speaks in a…

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Socrates Virtue Analysis

and unity. Socrates provides his account of human virtue in the health of soul doctrine. Socrates account of virtue found in the Plato’s Republic looks, upon three distinct components of the soul and calls them appetite, reason, and passion. Appetite is the part of the soul that is animal like, longing for bodily pleasures, reason consists a part which is rational thought, and passion is the part associated with emotions. After having established the various parts of the soul, Socrates then makes…

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Socrates Not Guilty Analysis

Considering whether Socrates is guilty or not, it is definitely all to be decided of the norm and ideal standards of Athens at that time, and the weight of his accusers and the wrongdoings he allegedly committed. So, is Socrates guilty or innocent of his crimes and charges that they held against him and that the people accuse him of, or is Socrates a victim of being wiser then the rest? With that being said, the way I have looked at it, from my perspective Socrates is not guilty of his accusations…

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Socrates The Apology Analysis

by Plato, Socrates is a man on trial for impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. In the Athenian justice system, over 500 jurors are faced with deciding Socrates’ fate. Throughout the trial Socrates uses “harm” differently than others and states that even death would not harm him. In this paper, I will argue against the claim that death can’t harm him because his argument rests on two premises that are not true. Socrates does not give an exact definition of “harm.” I believe Socrates uses “harm”…

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Socrates Video Analysis

hear a description of Socrates’ death and multiple accounts from his friends and Socrates himself. One of the quotes in the video was the last sentence Socrates gave to the people of the jury during his trial, “I go to die, you go to live. Which of us goes to the better lot is known to no one, except the god.” This quote gives us insight into why Socrates was so nonchalant about his execution while his friends, were weeping. A powerfully delivered quote that shows Socrates isn’t thinking this life…

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Civil Disobedience Socrates Analysis

Socrates believes that civil disobedience is never morally legitimate. He says, “Or is it the opinion of one man—we should respect and fear above all others…. On the grounds if we don’t follow it, we shall seriously damage and maim that part of us which, is made better by what’s just but is destroyed by what’s unjust.” (pg.81) He tries to convince Crito on how doing an act of civil disobedience just hurts oneself in the long run and damages the integrity one has on being honest. He goes on by saying…

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