Persuasive Essay On Civil Disobedience

Of the first benefit, public spirit, DeTocqueville describes two types of patriotism. The first is based on a pride of family and country and “a reverence for traditions of the past,” resulting in a strong felt personal

When Socrates rejects the plan of Crito helping him escape jail even with a successful plan where he would live a pleasant life in exile. Crito saw no wrong in helping Socrates escape from jail because Socrates is a victim of unjust laws. Socrates then creates a dialogue for Crito between himself and the laws of Athens that gives a view on how discipline Socrates is to the Athens laws even with being innocent and sentenced to death Socrates is still wanting to be obedient to the Athens laws. Socrates then argues the fact he is a citizen of the state “ having been born, nourished, and educated within it borders, he is a child of the state and that he owes an obligation”. Socrates speaks on the laws of the Athens and explained to Crito why it

Salomon Libos Mrs. Stone DBRG200N March 22 2015 Platos Crito position paper This paper explores the various arguments and counter-arguments presented in Plato’s Crito for why Socrates should escape Athens and avoid his impending death or stay and face it as it comes. The argument between the two speakers (Socrates and Crito) covers a divers range of subjects ranging from politics and public opinion to friendship and the law. Perhaps the most important part in this Dialogue is Socrates’ analysis of the law and its relation to justice. This paper will look into what the laws actually are and what Socrates’ silence on the matter of whether or not the laws are truly just implies.

In the mid-1960s, Malcolm X said, "If you stick a knife nine inches into my back and pull it out three inches, that it not progress. Even if you pull it all the way out, that is not progress. Progress is healing the wound, and America hasn't even begun to pull out the knife." And, to this day, Malcolm X's words are just as salient and prophetic as they were during the Civil Rights Era. The exigent problem that American society recognizes but refuses to acknowledge is that black people have and continue to be excluded from the so-called white American humanity. Some Americans could argue that the 13th amendment left an encouraging and indelible impression on the racial fabric of American society. There is a historical and prevalent notion that America prides and extols herself in her pursuit for equality and justice. Furthermore, America worships herself on the altars of democracy, justice and equality. American patriots said that black people should be grateful for the 13th amendment. But, the problem, like an ominous shadow, remains. American patriots said that they acknowledged the error of their ways and consequently conferred former black slaves with the 14th and 15th amendments; yet, the exigent issue remains. American patriots told black people to show some gratitude for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and yet, the problem akin to an individual who tirelessly struggles to extricate himself from the invisible shackles, remains. Though some could argue that the passing

As a citizen, it is our obligation to serve the government and to follow the laws but to also throw off such government when it is being wrong and unjust. Plato’s dialogue in the Crito shows Socrates’ views on his obligations to the government and in Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” we see a different set of obligations depicted by King. Socrates strongly believed that his life was to be dedicated to the government under no other circumstances but on the other hand, Martin Luther King respected his obligations as a citizen but did not hesitate to react when the system was unfair and corrupt.

Socrates gives Crito three arguments to staying in jail, Principle of Filial Piety, Principle of Fidelity and Non-Malificence contention. Socrates' strongest contention is the Principle of Fidelity as he contends that we must keep our guarantees. The wrong detainment naturally voids the assention that Socrates has with the state. Since the state broke confidence with Socrates by shamefully blaming and sentencing him, why then would it say it is alright for Socrates to break confidence with them?

In Macintyre's ethical representation, patriotism should be seen as being a part of a community and being concerned with

Although Debates have been argued about the idea of civil disobedience; nothing has been set in stone. Some believe the act of speaking out results in a negative effect. Even though In some cases this is sadly the truth; Others believe it can be the basis of a brighter future. Civil Disobedience can be justified if done without violence, if it’s done publicly, and if it’s not solely an individual tantrum, but an act of seeking an opportunity to better society around you.

In examining Plato’s Republic, one should sense that Socrates puts forth a sophisticated appeal for the benefits of justice not only within the individual, but also of the resultant state (Plato, Republic ll. 190-226). Inherent in this, Socrates makes a keen observance on the necessity of individuals performing tasks best suited to their inherent abilities (Plato, Republic ll. 236-61). Nevertheless, one should be skeptical of the argument of Socrates and the ability of humankind, including individuals and ever-enlarging states, to abide by a uniform moral code that also intertwines tasks specific to individuals that will have a positive result.

The right to express oneself through acts of Civil Disobedience is one of the unique freedoms that we are afforded as American citizens. Our founding fathers sought for freedom from tyranny, thus laying the foundation for the people's ability to safely protest against perceived or real injustices without fear of harm. Increasingly around the world we see examples of citizens willing to die for this right. Here at home the right to peaceful protest has come under question of late, with many public figures protesting police brutality against African-American citizens. Many feel these protests are disrespectful to the values we hold most dear. Upon further introspection, one may realize that these protests are possible only because of those very same values. Free Speech and the capacity to assemble are some of the most hard-fought freedoms that our founders worked so hard to achieve, In retrospect, it is evident that those freedoms were only provided to white males, as many of the founding fathers were owners of African slaves. Part of the continued conflict we are experiencing today goes back to the long and continued struggle of African-American citizens to access these same freedoms that others have long taken for granted. If it were not for the brave acts of civil disobedience by Rosa Parks, Dr. King, and other brave souls we may not have the modest level of progress we see today. Maybe this new generation of protesters may encourage change that will impact generations to

Starting with one of the most famous works on civil disobedience by Thoreau, it is important to remember that “we are the resistance.” The people of America have a right to do what is moral, and to act against an order that is immoral. Especially with the state of society, and the recent election of Donald trump as the new president as the united states, people seem to forget that the government is not the end all be all when it comes to morality. As seen in the news and through our own eyes, people are upset with the state of the government at the moment, and it is turning the American people against one another. In a way, it is up to the people to bring back order. It isn’t uncommon for a leader to pass a bill or law in which the outcome may be harmful to a group of people, for example the recently passed legislation to continue the DAPL pipeline.

Greek philosopher, Plato, is considered to be one of the most influential people in Western Philosophy. The fact that he was a student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle leaves no questions about his competence. One of his fundamental works is the “Republic”. Even though it was written in 380 BC, Plato’s and Socrates’s thoughts are still relevant in twenty first century. This paper will evaluate the quote from the “Republic” and provide a summary of a quote; provide a context from the text for the quote; and finally, it will include my own thoughts on the quote and the Socrates’s argument as a whole.

Socrates, founder of political philosophy, believes it necessary to be concerned with the way one should live individually and collectively, but hold it higher to try to understand this way of

In the modern west, democracy is generally conceived as the “most free” regime. Democracy is uniquely characterized by majority rule. This gives its citizens the privilege to vote, overturn, and motion, with the purpose of best representing the desires of the population. Not only do societies strive for democracy to gain political freedom, but also personal freedom. Traditionally, we equate government intervention and regulation with harsh restrictions that devitalize our personal freedom, however, according to Socrates; regulation is necessary in order to experience “genuine freedom”. In the Republic, Socrates discusses his tripartite regime in which promotes optimal justice and happiness for its citizens. However, if we fully accept Socrates’ republic, this does not necessarily mean we have to reject democracy entirely. This idea will be furthered explored throughout the entirety of this essay. While Socrates describes democracy as the “fairest” regime, he refutes this claim by exposing the disastrous effect lack of structure has in a democracy, producing only spurious pleasures and, therefore, failing to achieve Socrates’s justice, (demonstrated in his republic) which produces genuine pleasures that greatly benefit the individual and the city.

Civil rights protects citizens from discrimination, and because of different civil rights movements, constitutional rights are now guaranteed for all U.S. citizens (Civil Right for kids overview, 2017). These rights give all citizens the opportunity of “...life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” (Declaration of Independence, 1776). There were different movements that fought for various population for any race, gender, disability, and skin color for discrimination, it is because of people like Martin Luther King, Jr., Helen Keller, and Rosa Parks, whom made people aware of discrimination through activities like the March on Washington, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the Little Rock Nine (Civil Rights for Kids overview, 2017). The people and others helped to protect people against discrimination.