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Dougal Blyth’s article provide arguments of Plato’s own aims in writing the Apology that presents the judicial proceedings that led to Socrates’s execution. The author suggests that Socrates’ execution in having the opposite significance to the superficial legal meaning. Even though many writers have asserted the justified irony involves in Socrates’s defense for not telling the truth, the author argue that Plato presents Socrates as committed to making as sincere an attempt at a defense of his case as is consistent with his philosophical commitment to virtue, and so to telling the truth (2). Socrates as mention by the author acknowledge the obligation to defend himself and the difficulty he faces. Socrates is obliged to say that the jurors' prejudice against him. However, Socrates trusts in his daimonion, in the gods, and in his own virtue to assure an eventually good outcome for this he was not bitter and depends upon the fact that he does speak the truth in accordance with justice in order to fulfill his obligation to defend himself. This leads to the raises of the issue of the appropriateness of the legal system and of the jurors to their own allotted roles.

The significance of this quote is a representation of how Socrates feels about death. He believes that no one can escape death therefor shouldn’t fear death at all. Fearing the unknown is not going to get us anywhere expect limit our potential. He also believes that it is not difficult to refrain from death but it is difficult to stay away from evil since it surrounds us all. I believe this quote demonstrates the high believe Socrates acquires about death and the idea of the after life to convince the jury because he was trying to demonstrate to the jury that he is not scared death because he is willingly accepting his fate.

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A man facing an unjust execution is presented with another option: escape from prison and flee to another providence. Most men would eagerly take this chance to prolong their lives and continue their journey on earth. Most men would do anything to get revenge for the wrong that has been done to them. However, most men are not like Socrates. Socrates did not plead his case by eliciting pity from the jury for an old man and his poor family. He did not beg for a different sentence that would allow him to live. Instead, he let the jury come to its own conclusion while acting with virtue and integrity. He held fast to his principles by remaining in prison to face his execution because that is how a good and just person would behave. Socrates’ decision not to escape in Crito is consistent with his principle that the good and just person never does harm to a large extent because accepting his verdict allows him to reinforce the sanctity of law and to set a prime example for his peers.

In this reading Plato tells the story of Socrates and his trial which ultimately lead to his death sentence. Socrates was a 70 year old man at peace with his own mortality yet willing to face his accusers with an almost definite possibility of death to maintain his own integrity and beliefs and morality. He fully understood from the beginning of his trial what the sentence handed down would be yet on a level of honor and courage not seen in abundance in modern society he maintained his stance and delivered a compelling and convincing argument. He openly stated that he knew his actions had offended Meletus and

In one of Plato's works "Apology", Socrates attempts to defend himself in court of law where he is being prosecuted on corrupting the youth. While defending himself, Socrates also defends his choice of receiving a death penalty, rather then testifying against his beliefs. Although he makes some very strong and valid arguments, lots of readers would wonder why would such a wise man choose death over his life.

His intent was to free the Athenians from the blindness of their ignorance. In his defense speech, he argued, “ you would spend the rest of your lives asleep, unless the god sends you someone else in concern for you” (Apology, 82). This statement again repeats his authentic care for the welfare of the Athenian people and his desperate aspiration for their self-awareness. However, when the jury convicts and sentences him to death, Socrates comes back with the statement saying, “I have been convicted because I was at a loss, not however for speeches, but for daring and shamelessness and willingness to say the sort of things that you would have been most pleased to hear” (Apology, 93). Consequently, after his refusal to pursue the Athenian

Socrates’ argues that his unfortunate sentence to death may actually be a blessing. During his monologue to those who have acquitted him, Socrates explains that the divine voice which warns him of harmful actions was silent during the trial. This silence, to Socrates, means that his actions were not potentially harmful to himself and therefore a direct message from the divine. He concludes that death is blessing due to the divine silence and that any good man should not fear death because either by complete annihilation or transmigration their life will be better.

Socrates suggested that if he were to get what he deserved, he should be honored with a great meal for being of such service to the state. He rejected the sentences of prison or exile, offering instead to pay a fine. When the jury rejected his suggestions and sentenced him to death, Socrates accepted the verdict and said that no one but the gods know what happens after death and so it would be foolish to fear what one does not know. He also warned the people who voted against him that by silencing him rather than listening to him, they have harmed themselves much more than they have harmed him.

As Socrates is sitting in his death place, he is able to calmly elaborate on the idea that the soul and mind never perish. He explains how people wish for the truth and death is involuntarily incorporated in those desires. He communicates to his fellow peers that all things from this world are mere reflections from their absolute form. All the aspects of his ideas help entice why it is that he is not afraid of death and hint at what death truly is. Socrates’ indifference to death comes from his idea that people are unconsciously longing to die.

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For these reasons he see’s death as an end to all his troubles. He believes evil can do no harm to a good man, rather it be in this world or the external realm of another. Socrates comes to the realization his life has ended and theirs to be lived. Although, he does not know which would be the better selection, for that is what only God may know.

He knows that when he is put to death, they will be the ones at a loss of his knowledge and true wisdom. He still believes he has gained no reasons to think that he can lose in death as his acts were not for material gain (28-29). Socrates has shown no fear for being hated by the majority of Athens, yet still finds himself being accused of serious crimes leading to his death.