Question: In Plato’s Crito, is there a valid ‘agreement’ between Socrates and the City of Athens, as Socrates claims? Would such an agreement justify Socrates’ decision?
Answer: In Plato’s Crito, Socrates has been sentenced to death for corrupting the youth of Athens with teachings of philosophy. In it, Socrates argues that he cannot escape prison because he would be breaking his tacit agreement with the City of Athens. What follows, is a discussion of whether there is such a valid agreement and consequently, whether such an agreement would justify Socrates’ decision to face death....(short extract)
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- Subject: History
- Course: Ancient History
- Level: Degree
- Year: 2nd/3rd
- Mark: 67%
- Words: 1202
- Date submitted: August 31, 2009
- Date written: November, 2002
- References: Yes
- Document type: Essay*
- Essay ID: 2057
