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Plato's "Trial And Death of Socrates", 2004.
Analyzes the two dialogues in Plato's "Trial and Death of Socrates".
2,332 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper is on Plato's "Trial And Death Of Socrates" and analyzes the two dialogues in the book, namely, "The Apology" and "The Crito", in reference to Socrates's claims. This paper also attempts to identify Socrates as a man of honor with strong moral ideals. Evidence is provided that shows how Socrates attempted to guide his fellow men on the path of righteousness.
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"Socrates bravely defends himself by suggesting that he had never attempted to corrupt the youth or cause them to become non-believers. He states, ?What has caused my reputation is none other than a certain kind of wisdom. What kind of wisdom? Human wisdom, perhaps" (Benjamin Jowett, The Trial And Death Of Socrates). He then relates the story when he and his friend, Chairephon went to Oracle in their youth. The Oracle claimed that no one was wiser than Socrates was and since then Socrates made it his duty to find any man who had greater wisdom than him. In his quest, Socrates questioned the beliefs of poets, politicians and theologians, only to find that they were not as wise, as they had appeared to be. Socrates proclaimed, ?In my investigation in the service of the god I found that those who had the highest reputation were nearly the most deficient, while those who were thought to be inferior were more knowledgeable? (Benjamin Jowett, The Trial And Death Of Socrates). This act obviously exposed many highly ranked men and earned Socrates a bad name. Socrates believed that an unexamined life was not worth living, and if he had agreed to accept the right of the court to judge his thoughts than he had indeed lost his honor. He openly professed that his followers represented his ideas for him."
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"The Trial and Death of Socrates", 2006.
This paper explores Socrates' refusal to escape his death sentence in the tragedy "The Trial and Death of Socrates."
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In this paper the author explores why Socrates refused to escape his death sentence in the tragedy "The Trial and Death of Socrates." Although Socrates had opportunities to flee the prison, the author argues that Socrates felt escape would have been acting unjustly. Socrates did not want to manipulate the jury with his dialogue or use any other means except his beliefs to defend himself. The author sees the final decision of the court to be unjust in many ways. However, the author feels Socrates' acceptance of the death sentence upheld his moral beliefs.
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" To Socrates, for anyone to live well, their soul must be in the best possible state. To achieve this state one must not commit any unjust acts. Committing an unjust act corrupts a person and ultimately harms their soul. For Socrates, having a corrupted soul, prevents him from living the best possible life. While speaking to Crito, Socrates states that "life [is not] worth living for us with [the soul] corrupted" (47e). This statement meaning that a life is not worth living unless you live it well. This can mean doing or seeking what someone's purpose in life is. To Socrates this purpose, or how he lives well, is by pursuing what is true and just. Since he can not know what is just, he must always be seeking it. He also says that one can not properly pursue what is good and just if one's soul is unjust or corrupt. Therefore, for Socrates to live a fulfilling life, he must never do anything unjust act that would harm his soul and prevent him from seeking what is just and true. For this reason, fleeing is not an option because an unjust act like that would harm his soul."
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The Trial and Death of Socrates, 2007.
This paper discusses the trial and eventual death of the Greek philosopher, Socrates.
2,515 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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The paper describes Socrates' behavior, philosophical beliefs and principles that angered the Greeks and caused him to be placed on trial, found guilty and condemned to death. The paper examines why Socrates was so hated and vilified by Athenian authorities and city leaders. The paper discusses how Socrates refused to escape from prison and accepted his fate with much honor.
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"According to Alfred J. Andrea, the main contribution of Socrates (469-399 B.C.E.) to Greek thought was that "he refused to accept easy answers as he searched for wisdom and virtue" and for Socrates, the moral person was "one who knows the good and acts accordingly;" however, Socrates "refused to accept the answers of tradition and the way of the past as infallible guides to wisdom and moral behavior." 1 Thus, due to his philosophical beliefs and principles and his unwavering stance against the "old ways" of Greek thought and behavior, Socrates came to be seen by his fellow countrymen as an irritant, a social pariah who refused to adhere to the viewpoints of the majority. As a result, Socrates was placed on trial for a number of offenses against Greek society and the city of Athens and when he was "found guilty and condemned to death by a jury that fully expected him to flee the city," Socrates surprised all of those at the trial when he fully accepted his fate and thus "went serenely to his death" by poisoning."
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Socrates-Trial and Death, 2001.
A discussion on the trial and death of Plato as depicted by Plato.
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This essay examines the trial and death of Socrates as shown by Plato?s "Apology" and "The Crito".
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"The trail of Socrates was not so much against the individual as against the intellectual class. It took place at a time when Athens had been defeated in war and the moral of people was low. The state needed a scapegoat who could be punished as a cause of the defeat. Thus, Socrates then represented the intellectuals who had begun questioning the state and thus, had to be suppressed in authority was to be held in the traditional manner.
At his trail in The Apology Socrates had asked what morality was but was given no definite answer. In The Crito as he awaits death he suggests that morality explores the concept of the good things in life and is the determining factor in the happiness of the human life."
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Plato?s ?Death of Socrates?, 2004.
This paper discusses ideas of the greater good and highest pursuit in Plato?s ?Death of Socrates?.
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that, far more than in more esoteric writings such as ?The Republic?, in ?Death of Socrates?, Plato makes a powerful case for the idea that the highest good is to live a thoroughly examined life. The author points out the highest good does not assure that the end is achieved because knowing how to use these means is more important than having them. The paper concludes that it seems Socrates is saying that the highest good is to live the examined life under the guidance of the divine.
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"When Plato was still a boy, he witnessed the trial and execution of Socrates. Historians tell us that during the trial he attempted to speak out in defense of the great philosopher. ?Plato mounted the platform and began, ?Though I am the youngest, men of Athens, of all who ever rose to address you? -- whereupon the judges shouted out, ?Get down! Get down!? ? Perhaps in his youth, Plato would indeed have known very little, and had no great wisdom to add to the debate. If this were true, then according to Socratic ideas he would certainly have been the best advocate of all, for Socrates? entire defense lay upon the point that the truest wisdom lay in recognizing one?s ignorance, and that the ultimate truth in life could only be found when one first acknowledged that nothing was known."
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Life and Death: Socrates and Gilgamesh, 2000.
An comparison of Socrates, in Plato's "Five Dialogues", and Gilgamesh, in the "Epic of Gilgamesh" - comparison on their views on death and the afterlife.
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This paper is a comparison between the way the Socrates sees life and death and the way that Gilgamesh sees it - what they think the afterlife is like, how that belief effects the way they life their lives, the changes that Gilgamesh's views about life and death undergo through his trials, Socrates focus on reason, Gilgamesh's focus on the passions/instincts, separation of the body and soul, etc.
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"Questions of life and death have been asked and answered in a vast number of ways by every culture and individual throughout history. In Plato: Five Dialogues and The Epic of Gilgamesh, characters Socrates and Gilgamesh understand these issues very differently. Questions of the how to live one?s life, how to come to terms with death, and what can be expected of the afterlife are three main points in which their perceptions differ. Gilgamesh struggles and evolves with these issues, while Socrates has come to terms with and accepts his beliefs on these issues."
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"The Trial and Death of Socrates" by Plato, 2000.
An examination of Socrates the man and thinker as he faces judgment and death, as depicted in four Platonic dialogues.
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"Several of the dialogues of Plato recount the trial, sentence, and execution of Socrates, with his friends gathered around. An image of the man emerges from these dialogues showing him to be a person of fierce integrity, a man who would rather die than consider himself dishonored, and a man who charges his friends to allow him to live life as he sees fit. Even as Socrates challenges aspects of the society of Athens, he demonstrates the importance of certain values in that society both in his own person and even in the charges brought against him, however incorrect those charges may be. Socrates believes the unexamined life is not worth living, and if he accepts the right of the court to judge his thoughts, he has lost his integrity. Socrates is a poor man who is rich in intellect and in dedication. His followers carry on his ideas for him, and..."
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"Apologia of Socrates" by Socrates, 2002.
An examination of the trial and death of Socrates in "Apologia of Socrates" by Socrates.
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This paper discusses the beliefs of Socrates and how his aim in ?Apologia of Socrates? was to prove that death was better than a life without independent beliefs. Socrates article is written as a defense of his probable suicide and offers three points about the suicide. That he is innocent of the charges against him, that he would be going to a better place and finally that he is old and was going to die soon anyway. The Apology of Socrates is his defense at his trial, where he is found guilty. In conclusion, the writer discusses that whilst Socrates is sentenced to death, he has no fear of death.
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"Socrates did not seem to fear death, as it was inching closer to him every day. He told his fellow Athenians that his forced suicide would come back to hunt them, because he had no doubt that one day people would recognize his wisdom and criticize the people of Athens for killing him. Socrates advised his prosecutors to juts let him die naturally, especially since he was innocent.
The Apology is Socrates' defense at his trial. Socrates is aware that his accusers have warned the jury against Socrates' eloquence. However, Socrates states that the difference between himself and his accusers is that he, unlike them, is speaking the truth."
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Socrates Chooses Death, 2002.
Discusses some of the reasons suggested regarding Socrates's choice of death over life.
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This paper analyzes the different reasons proffered for why Socrates chose to accept a punishment of death rather than attempt to use the opportunities given him to avoid the death penalty. Ethics, martyrdom, and directions from a divine power are some of the reasons that are discussed. Arguments that point out why the reasons may be wrong are also discussed.
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"?The Death of Socrates? was the most prominent painting of Jacques-Louis David, one of the premier neo-classicist painters of the late 18th century. In this painting he depicts the seminal philosopher of ancient Greece raising his hand to emphasize a point, even as he is about to drink the hemlock that will kill him. This underscores what we know of Socrates: that despite his claim of knowing nothing, that as Bertrand Russell claims, ?it is impossible not to feel that he firmly believes in immortality, and that his professed uncertainty is only assumed.? (Russell, pg. 89) We see Socrates given several opportunities to escape death; he is first offered banishment from the city and then given the ability to propose an alternate punishment. These he squanders, preferring to die by the city?s laws rather than thwart them, which he is clearly capable of doing. We are left to question why Socrates effectively chose death in the end, despite having defended himself admirably."
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The Trial of Socrates, 2005.
This paper argues that, in the trial of Socrates, Socrates was wrongfully condemned.
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This paper explains that, in his trial, Socrates was found guilty although he presented an adequate argument, but public bias wrongfully executed him. The author points out that Socrates was attempting to convey to the masses that he had followed the letter of the law on every occasion, even when it went against the decision of the Council: "I must obey the law and make my defense." The paper concludes that the Socratic Method is one of the most widespread and universal methods of deductively drawing a conclusion; thus, if Socrates corrupted the minds of the youth, then today the world is corrupted.
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"Due to the unpopular exposure, Socrates had amassed during his quest for knowledge, the jury that heard his apology was bias; some, possibly having been ridiculed by Socrates during his search of philosophy. The people of Athens had come with the intention of convicting Socrates so that he would have been exiled. This could be seen in the dialogue between Crito and Socrates. Crito recommended to Socrates that he should flee in exile. If Socrates did so, none of the citizenry would pay any attention or care. However, Socrates being a man who had abided by the will of the State could not allow himself to flee and retain the status of a criminal. The point, which can be made from this example, is that the primary notion of the people of Athens was not for Socrates to be executed."
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Socrates and Plato, 2006.
This paper examines the teachings of Greek philosopher Socrates as well as that of his student, Plato.
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This paper focuses on the Socratic method, which unlike most philosophical teachings, seeks to debase beliefs rather than build them up. This paper discusses the views and opinions of both Plato and Socrates in regards to the Socratic method. The writer of this paper contends and explains why readers of Plato's works should be skeptical of his presentation of philosophical notions through the argumentative style, which he attributes to Socrates. This paper discusses the basic philosophy behind the Socratic method, in which Socrates' reliance upon the soul to lead into the discussion of virtue could be attacked upon the assertion that insufficient evidence exists to contend that there are such things as souls. On the other hand, Plato believes that souls must exist because they explain the competing inclinations people can possess. This paper also delves into Plato's and Socrates' roles as philosophers and theorists.
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"However, the chief limitation of the manner by which Socrates is expressed through Plato is that his lessons are no longer personalized with respect to the audience; they are only personal with respect to the characters Plato generates. The power of Socrates' technique is that it forces him to investigate many of his centrally held beliefs simultaneously with the person he is communicating; any questions that arise from his audience, or possible objections to his line of reasoning, must be addressed. This capacity is necessarily lacking when it is placed upon paper because any questions or objections that might be evoked in the reader inevitably go unanswered. For example, when Socrates argues, "So one may say this about everything; all other human activities depend on the soul, and those of the soul itself depend on wisdom if they are to be good."
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The Trial of Socrates, 2008.
This paper focuses on Socrates' trial and his true innocence in Plato's "Apology".
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The paper brings evidence to prove how the charges against Socrates were false. The paper shows how although Socrates presented a praiseworthy and righteous self defense in court, he failed to receive the justice he deserved. The paper is of the opinion, however, that the members of the jury suffered more than Socrates because they had to live with the knowledge that they killed an innocent man.
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"In Plato's Apology the main character Socrates finds himself fighting the following accusations: irrigating into objects beyond the earth and sky, making the unsound dispute overthrow the stronger, and instructing citizens for a fee. Certainly in order for Socrates to have committed the alleged claims he must possess a superhuman level of wisdom greater than the citizens of society. However Socrates declares his reputation is a result of human wisdom and nothing more. This is contrary to the accusation; because he willingly admits his wisdom is based on the understanding he cannot possess true wisdom."
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The Trial Of Socrates, 1995.
Discusses the charges against Socrates and his defense against those charges. Reviews the life, thoughts and deeds of Socrates that led to his trial.
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"The Trial of Socrates
Introduction
Possibly no trial in the annals of Western Legal Tradition has intrigued legal scholars and the academic community in general more than the Trial of Socrates. A 1988 article in Time Magazine said this:
In its impact on the minds and emotions of Western man, it is an event that can be compared only to the Passion and death of Jesus. After a lifetime devoted to the pursuit of truth and virtue, Socrates, at age 70, is put on trial, charged with dishonoring the gods and corrupting the youth of Athens. The sage makes an eloquent plea in self-defense but is nonetheless found guilty and condemned to die (Elson, 1988, 66)."
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Socrates in Plato's "Apology", 2002.
Examines the way that Plato views Socrates in his writings of "Apology".
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This paper briefly looks at the characteristics attributed to Socrates by Plato. It shows how Socrates is charged with being evil, corrupting the youth and generally being a bad influence on the society. He is then given a chance to respond to these allegations.
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"In Plato's Apology, Socrates is charged as an "evil-doer who . . . makes the worse appear the better cause; and he teaches the aforesaid doctrines to others" (65). It is also charged that Socrates "corrupts the youth; and who does not believe in the gods of the state, but has other new divinities of his own" (74). Clearly, then, if true, from the point of view of the state, Socrates is a traitor to the state because if he is successful in his efforts he will cause many people, especially impressionable youth, to question the very authority of the state, which could lead to rebellion against the state. Whether this is what Socrates intends, this is nevertheless the way his prosecutors see his efforts. In fact, considering that Socrates could have easily fled and saved his life, his actions and decisions right up to the moment of his death are testimony to his loyalty to the state and his willingness to obey its laws and abide by its decision in his case."
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Socrates, Plato and Descartes, 2005.
A discussion regarding the work, teachings and relationship between Socrates, Plato and Descartes.
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This paper reviews the history, work and teachings of Socrates, Plato and Descartes. This paper goes on to discuss Descartes' attempt to distinguish between the real world and the metaphysical which, much like Plato, comes up with a duality.
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"Perhaps no two philosophers are more discussed and more revered among the modern study of philosophy than Plato and Descartes. Plato, famous for taking the wisdom of his teacher Socrates and forming it into something completely different than what had come before him and being the teacher of Aristotle who would come after him, is probably most known for devising a system of metaphysics based on perfect, theoretical "forms." It is this theory of forms that will inform this paper, so far as Plato is concerned. The father of modern philosophy, Rene Descartes, was also as groundbreaking as the afore-mentioned Greek who came centuries before him."
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